Acqua
Paolo GigliEau de Toilette2009
Side by side
Acqua vs. Dolce Vita
Dolce Vita wears longer on skin, while Acqua projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Acqua | Dolce Vita | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2009 | 1994 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Pierre Bourdon |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Acqua
Fruity
Sweet
Fresh
Floral
Aquatic
White Floral
Ozonic
Dolce Vita
Warm Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Vanilla
Fruity
Sweet
Cinnamon
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AppleMandarin OrangeMelonPeachBig Strawberry
PeachCardamomGrapefruitBergamotRose
Heart
FreesiaIrisOrchidRose
CinnamonApricotRosewoodLily of the ValleyHeliotropeMagnolia
Base
CedarwoodMuskSandalwood
SandalwoodVanillaCedarwoodCedarCoconut
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Acqua | Dolce Vita | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
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
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Acqua | Dolce Vita | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $20.29fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $106.95fragranceshop |
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