Side-by-side comparison of Aqva Amara by Bvlgari and Sauvage by Dior
Bvlgari
Dior
| Attribute | Aqva Amara | Sauvage |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Bvlgari | Dior |
| Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Rating | 4.12 | 3.86 |
| Concentration | — | — |
| Gender | masculine | masculine |
| Total Notes | 5 | 12 |
58 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
6.5
/10
Aqva Amara is a highly divisive fragrance with strong admirers and detractors. Those who enjoy it praise its unique composition, excellent performance, and suitability for hot weather, often receiving compliments; however, many find the bitter orange and aquatic blend off-putting, describing it as harsh, synthetic, or smelling like rotten/dirty oranges. Its discontinuation has made it difficult to obtain at reasonable prices.
110 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
7.2
/10
Sauvage is a genuinely well-liked fragrance with broad mass appeal and legitimate positive qualities, but its massive popularity and oversaturation have led to mixed community sentiment. While many praise its pleasant smell and compliment-generating power, others criticize its ubiquity, strong projection, and association with negative stereotypes, suggesting marketing success partially exceeds the actual product merits.