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Herrera Aqua

post #1 of 14
7/15/05 at 4:43am
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I know aquatic scents is not that popular at basenotes, but I like them, they're really good for summer-use. So what about this one from Carolina? Based on her earlier work, I think this could be a good one, but I haven't found it yet. Anyone who's tried it? And what did you think?
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post #2 of 14
7/15/05 at 5:07am
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I think it's a rather boring scent. There are better aquatic scents out there like Bvlgari Aqva and L'eau D'issey.
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post #3 of 14
7/15/05 at 5:25am
Aqua is a well balanced, subtle fragrance. I really like it. It's fresh and non offending! It's not spicy as Aqua Quorum and doesn't have that bubble gum smell of Acqua di Gió. I don't remember smelling too much sweetness in this one, maybe just some slight sweetness provided by lavender and musk. I appreciate the bamboo and other aquatic notes too. A lot of people here are going to say it's a boring scent, but depending on the situation you intend to wear it, as summer, for example, It's perfect. It's the kind of fragrance that people have to come closer to notice. Go for it!
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post #4 of 14
7/15/05 at 6:20am
Herrera's Aqua is not really aquatic, it's a rather soft and sweet smell on me. I thought it was very blah, common and middle of the road, despite all the rave reviews here.
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post #5 of 14
7/15/05 at 8:28am
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Herrera's Aqua is not really aquatic.....

I completely agree. I bought it and was disappointed. It's not a bad scent, but it doesn't fit with my picture of what an aquatic smells like.

In my opinion, Issey, Aqua di Gio, and Bvlgari Aqva are each better choices.

Cheers,
Jim
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post #6 of 14
7/15/05 at 7:03pm
I don't find it boring at all. It the most unique of the marine aqua scents it not middle of the road rehash of the Aqua di Gio or Issey.

This one can stand right up next to Dali's Laguna.
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post #7 of 14
7/15/05 at 10:59pm
I personally do not like this and therefore cannot justify a purchase.
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post #8 of 14
7/16/05 at 11:07am
To me, Herrera Aqua is misnamed. I don't get any marine or aquatic notes at all. It is, as has been pointed out, a very soft, somewhat sweet musky fragrance--along the lines of Burberry Touch. I think it's quite nice, epecially for evening/romantic wear.
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post #9 of 14
7/16/05 at 11:32am
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I don't find it boring at all. Â*It the most unique of the marine aqua scents it not middle of the road rehash of the Aqua di Gio or Issey.

This one can stand right up next to Dali's Laguna.

Ditto!

Jeff
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post #10 of 14
7/16/05 at 4:09pm
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EEEK! NOT LAGUNA! That stuff is rancid. Has that vile heavily synthetic sweet note running all the way through.

I was looking forward to Herrera Aqua, not so sure now [smiley=undecided.gif]
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post #11 of 14
7/16/05 at 6:14pm
Maybe it's just me but I find no aquatic notes in L'eau d'Issey but think that Herrera Aqua does atleast resemble an aquatic fragrance. My .02
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post #12 of 14
7/16/05 at 6:23pm
I like it because it does veer off into a different direction. There are so many "Blue", water-themed fragrances now, many of which seem to just sit on the skin with no evolution. On me, this one changes quite a bit, going from watery-fresh to warm and woody over a prolonged period of time.
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post #13 of 14
7/22/05 at 11:36pm
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Just got this today! Not out in the UK yet but www.dutyfreeperfume.co.uk are selling testers! WOO HOO!

Me likes, me likes lots. Hot and cold all at once! I love the new twist on the aquatic style, smells like a nocturnal aquatic to me. As in being out by the sea at night, in a bar with the hint of local flowers in the breeze.

Much niceness and a big Â*[smiley=thumbsup.gif] here!

UPDATE!

Not so sure I'm liking the way this is settling on me [smiley=undecided.gif] Theres a hint o that overly sweet note that I can't stand. Hmmm
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post #14 of 14
7/24/05 at 3:14pm
Nope, didn't care for it...although really thought she should've used the 212 on Ice limited ed. as her "Aqua"
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