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    Side by side

    Dolce Vita vs. Acqua

    Clearly related
    Acqua by Paolo Gigli bottle

    Acqua

    Paolo Gigli
    Eau de Toilette2009
    New comparison

    Dolce Vita wears longer on skin, while Acqua projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dolce Vita vs. Acqua
    Dolce VitaAcqua
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19942009
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerPierre Bourdon
    Best seasonWinterSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dolce Vita

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Cinnamon
    Citrus

    Acqua

    Fruity
    Sweet
    Fresh
    Floral
    Aquatic
    White Floral
    Ozonic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PeachCardamomGrapefruitBergamotRose
    AppleMandarin OrangeMelonPeachBig Strawberry
    Heart
    CinnamonApricotRosewoodLily of the ValleyHeliotropeMagnolia
    FreesiaIrisOrchidRose
    Base
    SandalwoodVanillaCedarwoodCedarCoconut
    CedarwoodMuskSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dolce Vita vs. Acqua
    Dolce VitaAcqua
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    In 1994, Dior's Pierre Bourdon built this for someone who wants warmth without sacrificing elegance. The fruit-spice combo is distinctive, not safe. Sweet enough to make you smell good.Dolce Vita
    Some fragrances wear their names honestly. Acqua doesn't, and that's the whole point. The Italian word means water, but the juice inside is pure orchard abundance, fruit after fruit.Acqua

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Dolce Vita vs. Acqua
    Dolce VitaAcqua
    0.27 oz$20.29fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$106.95fragranceshop

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