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    Side by side

    Acqua di Sale vs. Squid

    Clearly related
    Squid by Zoologist Perfumes bottle

    Squid

    Zoologist Perfumes
    Eau de Parfum2019
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Acqua di Sale vs. Squid
    Acqua di SaleSquid
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20002019
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerCeline Barel
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Acqua di Sale

    Marine
    Aromatic
    Salty
    Aquatic
    Herbal
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody

    Squid

    Amber
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Salty
    Smoky
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    IncenseAmyl SalicylatePink Pepper
    Heart
    SeaweedMyrtle
    Drawing inkInkSea SaltMyrrh
    Base
    CedarwoodSaltMusk
    AmbergrisBenzoinMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Acqua di Sale vs. Squid
    Acqua di SaleSquid
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The myrtle is the whole point. It makes Acqua di Sale taste like a real coastline rather than a pool. This is your authentic, sun-warmed escape to the Mediterranean coast.Acqua di Sale
    It is not for those who want a polite office scent. For the adventurous, its strange, inky heart offers a uniquely compelling beauty that is hard to forget.Squid