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Creed Himalaya vs Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Atlantiqve
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Notes
Top
Calabrian bergamotGrapefruitSicilian Lemon
Heart
Sandalwood
Base
MuskAmbergrisCedar
Accords
Citrus
100%
Woody
85%
Powdery
72%
Musky
67%
Amber
57%
Aromatic
54%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Himalaya by Creed is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Himalaya was launched in 2002. Himalaya was created by Olivier Creed and Erwin Creed. Top notes are Calabrian bergamot, Grapefruit and Sicilian Lemon; middle note is Sandalwood; base notes are Musk, Ambergris and Cedar. Oliver Creed created this masculine fragrance in remembrance of his Tibetan mountain-climbing expedition. Himalaya conveys the magnificence, beauty, power and eternity of the unapproachable mountains with snow-covered peaks.The flacon for Himalaya is unique among the Creed collection for its metallic exterior, which resembles both a mountaineer's canteen as well as the shiny surface of ice on mountain rocks.The fresh, citrusy opening offers notes of grapcefruit, bergamot and lemon. The fragrance takes an oriental turn with a heart featuring sandalwood, all on a base of musk, ambergris and cedarwood.
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Notes
Top
Water NotesCalabrian bergamotSicilian LemonSage
Heart
Sea NotesAmbergrisApple
Base
BenzoinAmberwoodVetiverPatchouliSandalwood
Accords
Amber
100%
Aromatic
90%
Aquatic
84%
Marine
79%
Citrus
72%
Woody
65%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
Aqva Pour Homme Atlantiqve by Bvlgari is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men. Aqva Pour Homme Atlantiqve was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Water Notes, Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Sage; middle notes are Sea Notes, Ambergris and Apple; base notes are Benzoin, Amberwood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood. The popular masculine aquatic fragrance from Bvlgari, Aqva Pour Homme, was created by perfumer Jacques Cavallier in 2005. Its new version comes out in March 2017 as Aqva Pour Homme Atlantiqve, signed by the same famous nose.Aqva Pour Homme Atlantiqve is a refreshing and energetic aquatic fragrance inspired by the strength of the Atlantic Ocean. Jacques Cavallier developed the "sea amber" note which is supposed to evoke the depths of the ocean, located in the heart of the composition. Its top notes include accords of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and a “vital water” accord". The base ends with woody tones of vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood and benzoin.The model of the campaign is Justice Joslin, shot by Michel Sedan. The fragrance is available as a 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette, a 200 ml After Shave Balm, a 200 ml shampoo and shower gel in one and a 75 gr deodorant stick.
Notes in Common
27% sharedShared (4)
Calabrian bergamotSicilian LemonSandalwoodAmbergris
Only in Himalaya
GrapefruitMuskCedar
Only in Aqva Pour Homme Atlantiqve
Water NotesSageSea NotesAppleBenzoinAmberwoodVetiverPatchouli
Rating
4.06vs4.02
Ratings
3,418vs2,613
Concentration
EDPvsEDT
Launch Year
2002vs2017
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.06 from 3,418 ratings vs 4.02 from 2,613).
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Himalaya and "long lasting" for Aqva Pour Homme Atlantiqve.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Himalaya is voted best for spring and summer; Aqva Pour Homme Atlantiqve for summer.
- Creed is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Bvlgari is premium (typically $100–250).
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