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    Citric vs. Acqua Viva

    Citric by Santa Eulalia bottle

    Citric

    Santa Eulalia
    Eau de Parfum2014
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Acqua Viva rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Citric projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Citric vs. Acqua Viva
    CitricAcqua Viva
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20142006
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerCeline Ripert—
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Citric

    Citrus
    Earthy
    Mossy
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Herbal

    Acqua Viva

    Citrus
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Yellow Floral
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PetitgrainGreen Mandarin Orange
    LemonMount Etna Broom
    Heart
    Lemon VerbenaNeroliJuniper
    CypressLaburnum
    Base
    MossMuskPatchouli
    Cedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Citric vs. Acqua Viva
    CitricAcqua Viva
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Most citrus fragrances evaporate into background noise. This one doesn't. The moss and patchouli in the base mean business, they turn what could be a passing breeze into something that actually stays.Citric
    Photorealistic lemon that splits the room. Some wrinkle their nose at the intensity. Those who stay for the drydown understand exactly why this concentrate commands devotion.Acqua Viva