Acqua
Jeanne en ProvenceEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
Acqua vs. Version Black
Is Acqua better than Version Black?
Acqua wears longer on skin, while Version Black projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Acqua and Version Black?
| Acqua | Version Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2015 | 2010 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Rémi Barbier | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Acqua and Version Black smell?
Acqua
Woody
Aromatic
Aquatic
Rose
Lavender
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Version Black
Citrus
Floral
Warm Spicy
Woody
Sweet
Aromatic
Lavender
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Acqua and Version Black share?
Top
Aquatic NotesRose
Mandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegPineapple
Heart
LavenderPine TreeCypressClary Sage
FreesiaLavenderViolet
Base
White MuskMossSandalwood
MuskTonka BeanRosewood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Acqua or Version Black?
| Acqua | Version Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Acqua and Version Black?
Built for the coast. Not the nightclub, not the boardroom, the coast. This is the scent of someone who doesn't need to announce themselves. Moderate projection. Good longevity for the price.Acqua
The name promises drama. The scent delivers something better: a Tuesday morning that actually works. Citrus and florals don't usually share a sentence without one drowning the other out.Version Black
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