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Aqua Di Gio, with a nice dry-down?

post #1 of 16
Thread Starter 
Ok, I know a lot of you guys have a passion for hating ADG, but I actually love the smell. So, is there anything out there that smells similar or has the nice citrus/ aquatic mix, but with a really nice lasting scent? Is this just a common characteristic of the more aquatic scents? Thanks for suggestions. I want to branch out. Maybe a YSL, or Issey Mayaki, or maybe even Spicebomb(yes I know this is supposedly spicy)
post #2 of 16
Perry Ellis 360 Red is very very similar to ADG, but it lasts much longer and has more spice in it. Best part is it's about 1/3 the price.
post #3 of 16
Thread Starter 
Nice, I've never smelled it. I admit, I've always been a mainstream fragrance buyer. And ADG, the females absolutely love it.
I'm definitely gonna test the 360 though. I read about the newer Fahrenheit smelling really good. Is that hype?
post #4 of 16
Eau Mixte by Jeanne Arthes
post #5 of 16
Have you tried AdG Essenza? Supposedly it's AdG with a smoother, longer lasting, woody finish.
post #6 of 16
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Originally Posted by TennTarheel View Post

Nice, I've never smelled it. I admit, I've always been a mainstream fragrance buyer. And ADG, the females absolutely love it.
I'm definitely gonna test the 360 though. I read about the newer Fahrenheit smelling really good. Is that hype?

Yeah, 360 would be worth checking out. If your talking about Aqua Fahrenheit it's a nice summer fragrance. If anything it's under rated IMO.
post #7 of 16
Check out Fujiyama Homme.
post #8 of 16
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Have you tried AdG Essenza? Supposedly it's AdG with a smoother, longer lasting, woody finish.

This one. I like it much better than the regular ADG, the dry down is warmer and the overall scent is somehow more... modern
post #9 of 16
If you're not getting longevity from AdG, change the way you spray. I hadn't tried AdG in years, so a few weeks ago I thought I'd give it another shot. Long story short, I ended up with a bit of it on the sleeve of my jacket and I could smell it for DAYS. So, if you're a 3 spray guy but not getting longevity, try 2 sprays on skin and one on your shirt.

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This one. I like it much better than the regular ADG, the dry down is warmer and the overall scent is somehow more... modern

I really hope AdG Essenza gets stocked in stores in the U.S. by spring because I'm dying to smell it.
post #10 of 16
adg essenza!
post #11 of 16
Just stick with AdG. It's number one for a reason!
post #12 of 16
I recommend seeking out the long since discontinued but still readily available on the relative cheap via eBay Voyageur by Jean Patou.
post #13 of 16
Thread Starter 
I actually have noticed ADG will last longer with a nice spray to the shirt. Also, I am an avid fitness buff, and I get a sort of rebirth of the scent when I work out, which is nice. I do agree, ADG is number 1 on many lists for a reason. I've personally gone through 6 bottles of it. I guess everyone has their "go-to" fragrance. But, that's also my reason for wanting something very similar but distinguishably different. I'm intrigued by these that you guys are mentioning. Definitely gonna test them if possible. Is eBay the best place to get deals on mainstream fragrances?
post #14 of 16
Another vote for Essenza, maybe as an additional suggestion, also Ck One
post #15 of 16
Thread Starter 
I've looked on a few sites for ADG Essenza but can't seem to find it. Is it pretty common? I'm not a big CK One fan for some reason.
post #16 of 16
L'eau D'Issey is quite similar to AdG IMO, but with excellent sillage and longevity.
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