Aqva Amara Eau de Toilette by Bvlgari | Fragrance Fragrance
What does Aqva Amara smell like?
Aqva Amara opens with a burst of Sicilian mandarin orange and Tunisian neroli that reads as genuinely bright — sharp-edged and a little bitter rather than syrupy sweet. This isn't the cheerful, candy-...
Performance is consistently praised as a standout for the aquatic-citrus category — enthusiasts report it lasting well through a full day, which exceeds the typical expectations for this type of fragrance, and projection is noticeable for several hours after application.
It generates compliments reliably, with community members frequently reporting unsolicited positive reactions from people around them — the kind of fragrance that gets noticed without being loud.
The most common comparison is to Tom Ford's Mandarino di Amalfi, with both sharing that bitter Italian citrus quality, though Aqva Amara is considerably more accessible in price.
It's frequently positioned as a smarter, more interesting alternative to the dominant blue aquatics like Acqua di Gio — same seasonal territory, more distinctive character, less ubiquitous on skin.
The discontinuation is a recurring frustration in community discussions — the consensus is that Bvlgari shouldn't have pulled it, and those who have bottles tend to hold onto them.
