Aqva Pour Homme

" A Q V A by BUGAAERI " seems to be the appropriate way to announce this when anyone asks what you're wearing. It's a weird, moody and mysterious kind of fragrance - almost like you're a creature who has emerged from the ocean yourself. Quite an intriguing scent! The salty seaweed note has an almost gasoline or freshly cut grass approach to it. For a fresh blue scent, this one is quite dark and peculiar. Almost like an impromptu stroll in the late summer evening, taking advantage of the cooler night air as the dew is settling over the lawns you pass by. It smells more natural, earthy, and almost dirty when put against the clean cut scents "freshies" seem to go for. Compared to some of the other blue/fresh fragrances I have, I'd say this is the most unique and "masculine" approach to capturing freshness in a bottle... Bleu de Chanel is a bit too fruit based and pretentious, Versace Pour Homme is more refreshing but bland and forgettable, and Davidoff Coolwater is a more bare bones version of this to me (while I've heard it's one of the original "ocean" scents, it's just too much like bodywash in this era). AQVA definitely has that early 2000's sense of manliness to it - trying to be minimal, to the point, and taking itself way too seriously. Almost to a theatrical sense, like this scent belongs to a character. Moving past the mood and story this one tells, I'd say the uniqueness might make it difficult to wear. The heavy and strong saltiness isn't very friendly or approachable for a work environment, the wet/clean freshness isn't that cozy or alluring on a date, and the overall boldness might be too dark for an everyday signature piece. I think this one would be good for a weekend trip or vacation where you'll be surrounded by the fresh summer air to contrast this. In the winter it reminds me of leaving the indoor swim practice when you still have chlorine in your hair. While I don't think a large bottle is good for blind buying - I do recommend getting a sample to try out. This fragrance is quite an experience in itself!

The story behind my purchase of this fragrance is pretty basic, yet full of surprises. Just before my Birthday, I was looking for a new aquatic scent to replace my Light Blue, Eau Intense (which served me very well). I was about to buy that again, until I suddenly remembered that this existed. Having never smelled Aqva Pour Homme before, I was lucky to find out that my local perfume retailer has a lot of these in stock, and my god was I pleasantly surprised when I found out I had the opportunity to test a discontinued perfume. As for the smell, it's not that easy to explain. Imagine a beach on the territory of a luxury resort in an exotic place like Bora Bora or the Maldives, this is how I see this. It is an amazing blend of aquatics and citruses with the stand-out seaweed note (which, despite not sounding that pleasant, is actually blended in very well in this creation). This has a tiny touch of citrus sweetness, but definitely leans more to the salty sea profile, at least to my nose. While my signature scent is the ADG Parfum of 2024, I am seriously thinking about replacing it with this. At the end of the day, Aqva Pour Homme is the only cologne in my collection that I ended up buying two 100 ml bottles. As for the issues that everyone keeps on mentioning, I work around that. In my opinion this is one of those scents that, despite having a weak sillage and lacking longevity, is capable of being a signature perfume. I believe everyone who is a fan of aquatic scents must try and massively recommend it for purchase if you manage to stumble upon it in a store. Despite being an extremely unique perfume DNA, it manages to be very likeable, so hats off to Bvlgari for creating this gem. Hats back on, however, for discontinuing it :( Extremely versatile and certainly wearable throughout the whole year. 9/10

So many perfumes of the 90's promised an oceanic smell, yet so few delivered. Aqva was the first I remember that gave me what I really wanted. It's an evolution from Cavallier's previous work on Acqua di Gio which many compare it to, but fixes every problem I have with that fragrance. Make no mistake, these may both call to mind the sea but they couldn't be further from each other in execution. Aqva opens with a stank which soon finds its footing as sharp and salty mandarins. Not just the fruit but orange leaf and blossom as well. After a few minutes it dries into a classic masculine approach with lavender and clary sage and something of a leathery accord. We'll call it patchouli. Not sure how to articulate it other than salt water soaked and algae laden woods. Old things washed up on the shore. There's a slightly rotten accord to everything, and I mean that in the best way. The fruits are overripe, the florals are starting to turn brown, the seaweed covered woods have been carved out by ocean waves and baked to perfection in the sun. It doesn't reek like the actual ocean does with rotten fish or dead birds or whathaveyou. It's an impression that brings the dankness of the seashore to mind in an artistic way. The far drydown brings out a sort of tobacco accord, not dissimilar to the one you'd find in Cool Water's drydown. There are hints of it through the heart too. The lavender and patchouli persist for the lifetime of the wear and the woods help to round it out. To me, this is a masterpiece. Even those who wouldn't slap that label on it would agree that it's a skillfully made perfume, I would think. If this scent brings to mind little more than "generic aquatic" or "AdG clone" or "gym bro", what even is the point of perfumery anymore? Bvlgari Aqva is much deeper than all that.

Agua dulce... agua salá. When the sea breeze blown away by the storm meets the foamy water over the fine sand of the beach. Bvlgari Aqua, for me remains one of the most beautiful, deep and aromatic fresh men's perfumes. It smells like a storm, fresh air, it induces a state of reflection, as if you were standing on a rock with your hands resting on your head and your eyes lost on the horizon. Bvlgari water is an amalgam of emotions. A meeting of rain with salt water from the sea. The notes of petit grain, seaweed, cedar and sage are to blame for this sensation. They simulate so well the clean, slightly saline air pushed to shore when a storm is approaching. Citrus fruits do nothing but push the green-aquatic scent to the surface. It doesn't smell very fruity or like a cocktail served on a terrace. It is a fresh fragrance, slightly dark and very fragrant. Amber rounds off the edges of the plant while giving it a solid base. For a perfume of this type, the performances are excellent. It persists on the skin for up to 8 hours and the sting is the one that stands out. You feel like in a wet cloud of rain, passers-by can feel the aroma from a few meters away, especially if you are helped a little by the wind outside. Bvlgari Aqua pour Homme is a gift that the sea gives us all. It is like a floating bottle drifting on the sea that does not contain a letter but the very essence of the water.

Today morning, I wore Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme, my favorite fragrance for extremely hot and sunny days. It never fails to uplift my mood whenever I feel exhausted because of extreme sunny heat. However, today's weather was a bit different, bit rainy, cloudy, a bit less heat, and a wet, humid feeling in the air. In this climate, I noticed a particular characteristic of this perfume that doesn't usually show in a hot, dry climate, Fishyness. Interestingly, I found that many other users have also observed this characteristic. The middle note wasn't particularly fishy like actual fish or seaweed; rather, it reminded me more of a wet, damp, stale swamp pond covered with green algae. This characteristic resembles that kind of smell, as far as I can recall. However, it's important to note that this character is masked by the aromatic, deep marine aquatic accord of the perfume. Dont get me wrong, I still love this smell and would wear it any day, that's how much I love this timeless classic marine scent. I just noticed this additional dimension of its personality today. Interestingly, this note is not noticeable in dry, hot, sunny climates. It maybe some DPG thing Bvlgari can fix and I request the brand please dont discontinue it, reformulate it or weaken this masterpiece

Rating : 9 / 10 Price : Moderate Now this is my kind of cologne This is like BVLGARI Atlantique but without ambery sweet notes, which I genuinely think doesn't go well together An aquatic fragrance needs to be aquatic. Nothing ambery, nothing sweet, just stick with the core concept. "Water" Ironically aquatic fragrances should be the representative icon of a cologne because the cologne itself is some kind of "water" (ethanol heavy mostly, but still...) and I think Bvlgari nailed it This is very safe ocean fragrances I hardly caught any seaweed rancidity at all which is good It's generic, but generic is there with reasons, why? because somebody back in d days loved to wear and it got popular anyhow Generic smells coexist with it's popularity, if not, it wouldn't even have tagged "generic" at all That is the reason why I love inoffensive cologne. I can just wear it ANYWHERE ANYTIME even if somebody say it "generic" Not to necessarily please the others, but please my self! I finished my second bottle and unless Chinese fake perfumeries play a dirty role in the market, I am going to buy the 3rd one. This is my no.1 fav summer cologne of all time. SO GOODA

This is one of the best ever. I'm on my second bottle now and am surprised I haven't written a review yet, so here it goes: Whereas other aquatics conjure up images of crystal blue chlorinated swimming pools, Bvlgari Aqva is the sea -- dark, deep, blue-green waves crashing against a craggy coast. The sun is bright, the sky is the bluest of blues, but something is brooding underneath the waves. Like a beautiful kelp forest under the bluest of skies, Aqva adds another dimension to the genre. There is a depth to this that other aquatics don't have. Perhaps it is the seaweed or the patchouli, or some other kind of weed (??), but it is just different and it works. A citrusy bright opening and a dark herbal drydown, this is a crisp and dry scent that I would highly recommend to any 30+ gentleman who enjoys aquatics but wants something a little more serious. Perfect for hot weather. Great for any occasion, from going to the grocery store to a fun night out. Can be good for work, but there's an accord that can be described as weed/b.o. that doesn't always go over well at work. Sillage and longevity are average. For it's genre, 5/5 easy.

Nothing performs in the summertime better than this fragrance, hands down the most underated juice I've ever came across. It came out so long ago and got overlooked somehow, good for me I guess? This fragrance at this point in my life has garnered more compliments than any other fragrance I own, they always say you smell sooo damn good! My second most complimented fragrance by woman were chanel allure and Bleu, or lastly the ADG line, but don't get it twisted this fragrance is far from that. My nose tells me it's a very dark but light, very bitter/salty but fresh. A Dark Citrus orange lime twist but with SALT if I could describe it best.... It's masculine too, unlike a lot of these newer fragrances that make us men smell like push overs! Haha Their is nooo b**tch assness in this juice! It's a mans fragrance but not at all beastly, barbaric or overpowering. ⚠️ It works for me because I live in a rather hot and humid climate all year around the lows out here get to maybe 30° degrees fahrenheit for about a couple weeks a year then back up to the 90°-100's during the spring, summer and sometimes fall.

Got a small test sampler after reading all the high praise, my short review of the smell: Initial spray: Smells fresh and green mixed in with prominent citrus notes, like orange. There is an ever so slight pepper and salty flavor to it as well. To me smells pretty darn close to chanel bleu. 10 minutes later: MUCH more salty and smelling of sea. The citrus is pretty much gone and replaced with floral and seaweed notes. Mellow down: I can't really put a finger on the notes except say that it smells like a deep, calm, dark ocean at the cusp of a storm. The saltiness of the sea has mellowed down into something robust that stayed with a prominent smell on me for hours. This is the first time i've smelled this fragrance AFAIK but it invokes a memory of a pretty joyous tie period of my life, and for the life of me I can't help but be constantly reminded of Bois Moracain by Tom Ford for some reason, every time I take a whiff of the base notes. Amazing smell. Will definitely purchase a bottle down the line.

This has been my signature scent for over 10 years now. This was my first ever fragrance I purchased back in high school, the second I smelt this fragrance I was hooked! When I think of summer and oceanic fragrances this is what I think of, it's bright and citrusy in the opening and dries down into a beautiful woody scent. For me on my skin this projects loudly and lasts all day. I've bought many fragrances since this one but I always return to this fragrance, I have so many great memories wearing this fragrance and every time I spray it I get waves and waves of nostalgia. n my eyes this fragrance is a masterpiece and I'm sad to see it's no longer available on Bvlgari's site and is getting harder and harder to find in stores. I've bought well over 10 bottles of this over the years, I might just stock up for the future as this becomes harder and harder to find. I can't wait for summer to come back around so I can wear this all day everyday.

Ok after wearing this fragrance I must say that it's really nice and it's a love for me💗. This fragrance really reminds me of a trip to the ocean 🌊 and my wedding anniversary is fastly approaching and I'm heading to a beach resort so I needed a decent aquatic fragrance for the occasion. So I went to my local CVS and seen this fragrance and I thought 💭Maby I should get this one for my trip? So I blind bought this and I don't regret it!! Citrusy 🍊 salty, seaweed, aquatic scent that has decent longevity and sillage. After my purchase I had two promotional coupons that I used to buy the other 50ml bottle they had and I got that one for under 40.00 bucks!! Which was great because I plan to wear this for the heat this summer 🏝️ because this to me is a great hot weather fragrance that I'm happy to have in my collection and for me this is a 9.5/10 banger 👍🏾 I had no idea CVS had fragrances but now I know.

This is literally my favorite and most versatile perfume. I am addicted to it and I even wear it at home and also put some on before I go to sleep. It is masculine, yet sophisticated and gentle, but has enough sillage and presence to make a statement. It unlocks something primal and smells of the summer sea and all the memories that go with it. It's a timeless masterpiece that will never go out of fashion. It's also really well-blended. On my skin it lasts about 6 hours, but I can still detect it even the next day or after a shower. People say it's weak because they get nose blind to it and it's just not an aggressive fragrance and "in your face" like some of the most popular freshies nowadays. It's not weak at all, just really elegant and gentlemanly, like the best fragrances are supposed to be. A bonus point - it's amazing for layering with a sweeter gourmand "evening" scent.

My most used and complimented fragrance, it has been my signature for many years even before getting more into the deep end of fragrances. And i still like it. Fresh, aquatic, a bit salty but has a body behind the super fresh opening full of orange and some other citruses that i don't even try to name. Sillage must be decent because people notice it, longevity is ok but it's a freshie so no beast mode here of course. If Versace pour homme/Missoni Wave is too floral and sweet for you this is the more adult salty version of them. I do love the Versace pour homme/Missoni Wave dna, it's the scent of being on a lake on a hot summer day, Aqva pour homme is being on a beach at the sea and stumbling for some light green plants on you way back to the hotel. A versatile freshie that can survive even on the cool days.

I had this fragrance years ago, just after release & have only recently purchased again. I don't know what took me so long - it's pretty damn good! As noted by others, it has a very authentic oceanic air to it - lovely! Performance isn't top of the class, I get good, rather than stellar, projection & sillage for a couple of hours, thereafter closing in to a shrinking, scented bubble which becomes skin only after six or so hours. It's a long time since I wore this at the height of summer but would expect better performance then. Usually, I don't care for assigning particular seasons to a scent but Bvulgari Aqva is the epitome of 'summer at the seaside'. Great 'dumb reach' for the warmer seasons & a strong recommendation from me - you'll smell uber fresh & divine in a world of same-ish, citric blandness.

Let me tell you something about Bvlgari AQVA pour homme—it's straight-up awesome! This scent is all about that refreshing, deep aquatic freshness that hits you like a wave. It's like diving into a crystal-clear ocean and coming out smelling like pure awesomeness. The aromatic nature of this fragrance is off the charts. It's got this captivating blend of notes that make you feel like you're in a lush, tropical paradise. The subtle hints of citrus and herbal goodness take you on a journey that you won't want to end. I gotta admit, I'm hooked on this stuff. Every time I wear Bvlgari AQVA pour homme, I can't help but keep sniffing myself because it's that good. It's like an addiction, but in the best way possible. Best possible alternative for coolwater, Issey Miyaki pour homme or even Acqa Di Gio

Just arrived a 2008 Batch Bottle!! By accident, didnt expect that somebody sale it private for 20 bucks so i thaught i take it, and it was even unused and in the old original package. I tknow the new version, and it smells just the same maybe some differents here and there but who cares im not vintage hunter. im really glad to have this now because i have the atlantique and amara and now this. from all the aqva i kinda a like the original the most, amara is also very good and it smells orangey, atlantique is aqva blue fragrance very good made in the dylan blue sauvage realm with the marine notes. But i have to say the original is for my taste the best because its kind of acqua di gio the original. pleasent but not offensive. Greatz STuff im really happy to have this now in my collection.

So, how do we stop these companies from reformulating and discontinuing our favorite fragrances? Boycott the discontinued/ left overs of reformulations or the whole house since others from the house are bound to be too, or pay 10xs the price for the left overs.. why pay more for a fragrance that you cant create memories to hold onto with or introduce to our little ones? I will no longer buy a discontinued left over or a “vintage” original of reformulation again. Support the cause, don't be the problem because after all they will ultimately end and it would be a waste of time and money.. and if you continue to support their schemes then expect many more of your favorite fragrances to fall. I cant even trust the brands or houses doing it unless it was a regulation cause which also sucks.

This is one of my favorite warm weather fragrances. It is a citrusy/salty/aquatic. I believe the saltiness comes through from the seaweed note, but in my opinion comes across very different in comparison to other fragrances I have with the seaweed note. It isnt identical at all but I closely associate Bvlgari Aqva to the same class as Acqua Di Gio and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. To me, this is a great dumb reach/daily wear fragrance that has some versatility to it. The performance is middle of the road and sometimes I will reapply mid way through the day, but that is okay with me considering at this point in time Bvlgari Aqva doesnt cost me an arm and a leg. Unfortunately, it appears Bvlgari is axing the Aqva line and the price is starting to increase in response to that.

If one is looking for the best, masculine, blue-aquatic fragrance for the summer, then one should look no further. This outperforms all your £300 bottles from LV and similar. The depth of it is incredible, especially that it’s masked by a veil of a fairly generic blue fragrance. It’s simply how a blue marine fragrance should smell like: familiar at first to evoke the expected feeling, then dark and sweet and mineral to satisfy and surprise but in a gentle way. It’s complex, far from linear, ambitious and elegantly timeless. It’s so easy to like and overspray; the bottle design is playful and innovative but classy (like bubble of air traveling through the deep waters) and in its category I cannot fault it. The only aquatic I’ll ever use 10/10!

I have all the Aqva versions, and love them all to one degree or another. For what it’s worth, I think that Atlantique is the best of the bunch. But it’s a silly conceptual ranking really. The OG is truly amazing, and I wear it a lot. If you can, the best way to enjoy Aqva is to put it on pretty heavily. Luckily, I have, I think, four or five 100ml backups, so I have the freedom to pull the trigger hard when applying. The top notes are great, of course, but where it really is at its best is after about two hours, when the woods and base notes seem to hum. It’s not a loud perfume - but sitting at my desk I can tell it’s there and that makes me happy. Check out the Aqva Divina too. It’s feminine but hey, I don’t care - still smells amazing.