Maison Alhambra
Aquilo Pour Homme
Best Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Dupe
Maison Alhambra Aquilo Pour Homme is a clone of Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme, with an 81% accuracy score and about 85% cheaper than the original.
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81% MatchInspired by $130 originalSave about 85%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy81%
Longevity6-8 hours
SillageModerate to Strong
You SaveAbout 85%
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The Scoop
Aquilo Pour Homme captures the fresh citrus and herbal opening of Aqva Pour Homme quite effectively, with the petitgrain and mandarin creating that crisp, aquatic impression. The heart notes align well, maintaining the lavender-forward profile, though the clone may show slightly less nuance in the cotton flower's delicate sweetness. The base is reasonably faithful, though the woody-amber drydown may feel marginally thinner and less complex than the original's sophisticated mineral seaweed undertone.
Key Differences
The clone exhibits good overall structural fidelity but may show reduced longevity and sillage compared to the original. The seaweed's oceanic salinity and the interplay between cedar and patchouli tend to be less pronounced, resulting in a somewhat more linear and less dimensional fragrance experience.
Fragrance Profile
★ 3.9 community ratingAccords
citrus· Dominantwoody· Dominantaromatic· Dominantmarine· Prominentaquatic· Moderatepowdery· Moderategreen· Moderatelavender· Moderatepatchouli· Moderateamber· Moderate
Best Seasons
Spring89%
Summer100%
Fall / Autumn39%
Winter25%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Casual44%
Night Out16%
Community Insights
★ 3.9 from 127 ratingsWhat people who wear Maison Alhambra Aquilo Pour Homme report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
citrus
aromatic
marine
woody
aquatic
powdery
Longevity
Very weak10%
Weak22%
Moderate56%
Long lasting11%
Eternal2%
Sillage
Intimate32%
Moderate62%
Strong5%
Enormous1%
Who wears it
Female1%
More female0%
Unisex11%
More male33%
Male55%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced2%
Overpriced2%
Ok12%
Good value29%
Great value55%
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What wearers say
“Aquillo by maison alhambra has a very nice scent. I wasn't sure that I'd like it by looking at the notes but it's a very wearable fragrance. Has a nice freshness to it. Longevity and sillage are decent. It's not a beast fragrance but at this price point who cares. Spray away!”
“So is said that is a Bvlgari Aqua clone, idk how is the BA one.This is straight out of the box orange, literally smells as if you were smelling an orange, then is undefined sweet in the dryingThis has low proyection, and a average skin duration, same in clothes, must at least spray 10 times, if you don't want a weak fragrance this is not your choice definetely, overall is a nice scent to workout, office, etc everyday in summer or hot weatherThis in cold weather dies.”
“I have both Aquilo and Bvlgari Aqua, so was able to compare them directly.IMO Aquilo is about 75% similar. In general, BA is just more natural smelling, the difference being most apparent in the opening. BA is brighter, wetter, and more aromatic, whereas Aquilo is drier and woodier. With Aquilo, I also sometimes pick up a gasoline note.”
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