Bvlgari
Aqva Amara
EDT2014ItalyLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Strong$130 retail★ 4.0 community rating
Bright Sicilian mandarin and neroli float over a warm, resinous base of olibanum and patchouli, evoking sun-drenched Mediterranean shores
Top Notes
Sicilian Mandarin
Heart Notes
Watery NotesNeroli
Base Notes
OlibanumIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Accords
citrus· Dominantaquatic· Prominentfresh· Moderateamber· Moderatepatchouli· Moderatewhite floral· Moderatefresh spicy· Moderatewoody· Moderatewarm spicy· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Bvlgari Aqva Amara is Solara Sea by Dua, with a 78% accuracy score. Available from Dua for $33, about 75% cheaper than the $130 original.
Best Seasons
Spring67%
Summer100%
Fall / Autumn72%
Winter70%
Best Occasions
Casual100%
Professional55%
Night Out42%
5 Clones Found
Best Match
Armaf
Sea Lord
76%accuracy
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Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone excels in the top and heart but softens the original's distinctive patchouli-incense base, resulting in a slightly more generic woody finish. Sea Lord also tends to have slightly less longevity and sillage compared to the original's impressive performance.
AmazonJomashop
Armaf
Derby Club House Gold
72%accuracy
$18
FragranceShop
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone has reduced longevity and softer sillage compared to Bvlgari's original. Aqva Amara's distinctive frankincense (olibanum) drydown is notably absent in Derby Club House Gold, which relies more on conventional amber and wood accords instead.
AmazonJomashopFragranceNet $22
Dua
Solara Sea
78%accuracy
$33
Dua
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone's aquatic heart feels more generic than the original's watery notes, and the base lacks the depth and resinous quality of authentic olibanum. Longevity and sillage are typically moderate in Dua clones, falling slightly short of the designer's performance.
Dua $33
Dua
Ethereal Sea
78%accuracy
$33
Dua
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone leans more aquatic and less herbal-woody than the original, with diminished patchouli presence and less prominent olibanum warmth. Longevity and sillage are typically lighter in the Dua version compared to Bvlgari's more pronounced projection.
Dua $33
Pendora Scents
Amorist
78%accuracy
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Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone leans slightly brighter and less woody compared to the original's more grounded, earthy base. Longevity favors the original Aqva Amara by approximately 2-3 hours.