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Poll Results: Aquatics Battle

Poll expired: Dec 31, 2011 This is a multiple choice poll
  • 87% (7)
    Acqua Di Gio
  • 0% (0)
    Eternity Aqua
  • 12% (1)
    Cool Water
8 Total Votes  
post #1 of 20
12/1/11 at 4:08pm
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hi im new here but i have read much of the posts here and from what i read, I TRUST YOUR SENSE OF SMELL more then mine lol.i recently just got into fragrances and i love the smell of the ocean,sea etc...
which obviously means im in to aquatics but still am puzzled to which is the best.

So out of these 3 AQUATICS below:
Armani - Acqua di gio
Calvin kelvin -eternity aqua
Davidoff - cool water

Which one would you gift to a friend/recommend,which one is the best.
please if you could rate/tell me the experience you had with the cologne's sillage,projection and longevity too.

(p.s im looking to wear the fragrance every other day,im a young adult,and climate here is mostly cold - so i just want a nice smelly fragrance that you can smell sitting next to me and have it stay for a few hours (7+ hours). Popularity of the fragrance is no issue (*hint hint* acqua di gio) since everybody else is using axe/lynx deodorant hence i want a nice cologne.)

Thanks,for bearing with me and suggestions are welcome.
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post #2 of 20
12/1/11 at 4:13pm
aqua di gio and cool water are both classics. I prefer aqua di gio.

But you know, just go with what you like. Try each of them (one at a time) for a couple of days. You might find you prefer one after awhile. You will also get an idea of longevity (which varies from person to person for a number of reasons including perception)
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post #3 of 20
12/1/11 at 4:41pm
Cool water brah
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post #4 of 20
12/1/11 at 4:43pm
Cool Water
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post #5 of 20
12/1/11 at 5:10pm
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i heard cool water's sillage and projection was NOT good at all. . .:/
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post #6 of 20
12/1/11 at 5:11pm
Armani - Acqua di gio
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post #7 of 20
12/1/11 at 5:25pm
Thread Starter 
Rate SILLAGE/LONGEVITY and PROJECTION?
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post #8 of 20
12/1/11 at 6:10pm
Can't help you on the longevity/potency of these frags since I haven't worn them in many years, but I don't think you can go wrong with AdG or CW. I prefer AdG, but both are classic crowd pleasers that surely will make you smell nice. Either of those two is a pretty safe purchase.
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post #9 of 20
12/1/11 at 6:47pm
Thread Starter 
@Tappio
Thanks for the reassurance lol have a nice day
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post #10 of 20
12/1/11 at 7:06pm
Might I suggest some things not on your list?

Bvlgari Aqvas are all good IMHO, sample them all and see what suits you. I prefer Aqva Pour Homme Marine but am in the minority, it seems most prefer Aqva Pour Homme.

L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme comes to mind too.
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post #11 of 20
12/1/11 at 7:17pm
ADG is worn by everyone... try Bvlgari Aqua. Smells good.
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post #12 of 20
12/1/11 at 7:23pm
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Originally Posted by Akahina View Post

Might I suggest some things not on your list?

Bvlgari Aqvas are all good IMHO, sample them all and see what suits you. I prefer Aqva Pour Homme Marine but am in the minority, it seems most prefer Aqva Pour Homme.

I also prefer the Aqva Pour Homme Marine.
This is a good suggestion if you're looking for some saltiness.
One of the more masculine aquatics on the market.
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post #13 of 20
12/1/11 at 7:30pm
I wouldn't pick any of those.

Go for Bvlgari Aqua Marine, Kenzo Pour Homme, or Nautica Voyage.
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post #14 of 20
12/1/11 at 7:40pm
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like i said POPULARITY is not a issue since everybody uses deodorant here
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post #15 of 20
12/1/11 at 7:41pm
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My god Bvlgari Aqua Marine is gaining alot of momentum might try it out
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post #16 of 20
12/1/11 at 7:41pm
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If you do choose to go with ADG might I suggest Perry Ellis 360 red. It's a lot more lenient on the pocket.
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post #17 of 20
12/1/11 at 8:25pm
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Originally Posted by Ete View Post

If you do choose to go with ADG might I suggest Perry Ellis 360 red. It's a lot more lenient on the pocket.

Yeah, this is another good option. I know the OP said popularity isn't an issue, but this one is both fairly cheap (under $30 a bottle; I got the gift set last winter for about $26 at TJ Maxx) and it smells different enough from AdG so as to not be immediately recognizable. I still say that either AdG or CW are fine choices, but there are some really good budget colognes out there to choose from.
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post #18 of 20
12/2/11 at 4:32am
I personally cannot recommend any from your list.

Some I would recommend are:

Aramis New West for Him
Guy Laroche Horizon
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post #19 of 20
12/2/11 at 4:42am
I would try out Chanel Allure Homme Sport
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post #20 of 20
12/2/11 at 4:45am
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Originally Posted by budbudbudbud View Post

i heard cool water's sillage and projection was NOT good at all. . .:/

Well I haven't worn it in many many years, but when I bought and used it when it was first released it did just fine on both counts. I can't speak to what it is like now.
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