Sweet Water

Sweet Water opens with the familiar Acqua di Gio sea breeze - airy marine notes over crisp bergamot - before turning darker than the original aquatic. The heart brings an aromatic, slightly herbal layer of sage, rosemary and geranium, adding character and lift. Then comes the signature twist of Profumo: a base of smoky incense and earthy patchouli that makes the whole thing smoother, deeper and more grown-up. As a dupe it captures the dark-aquatic spirit of its muse in outline, the incense giving it real personality, though it wears flatter and more linear, the genuine Profumo's smoky projection softened to a skin-near presence with moderate longevity. The result is a confident, sophisticated fresh-smoky aquatic with surprising versatility - bright enough for spring days and smoky enough for cooler evenings, dates and the office - a wallet-friendly way to wear the moodiest member of the Acqua di Gio family.