Description
Dior presents new fiery refreshment from February 2011. Aqua Fahrenheit is the new fragrance, an explosive combination of fire and water elements.
Aqua Fahrenheit, a masculine scent that offers a new kind of refreshment, is dedicated to adventurers and freelancers whose spirit knows no bounds. The start of the composition symbolizes the element of water that gradually takes on the characteristics of fire.
It opens with lively Italian citruses – fresh tangerine and grapefruit. Intense floral notes of violet in the heart are updated with aromatic basil and mint. The signature base of burning woods features notes of vetiver from Haiti and leather. The composition is signed by perfumer Francois Demachy.
The perfume bottle retains the distinctive elongated shape and clean lines of the original, highlighted by intense and fiery color of red and orange. It also allows two types of fragrance application – you can choose the “splash” form of classical colognes or the “spray” form of perfumes.
Dior Aqua Fahrenheit is available in bottles of 75 and 125 ml.
Катюша Попова – :
Oh, and just to add…Mercedes-Benz Intense is indeed a perfectly acceptable substitute.
If you get the opportunity to smell both, though, you’ll want this one. That’s why I sold my bottle of MBI.
vova.marusov – :
This is
SO
FREAKING
GOOD.
The opening is gorgeous, as expected, with citrus and violet notes working with mint to make a pleasant freshness that doesn’t seem like it’s been done a thousand times before. It’s Dior, so quality is to be expected here.
But it’s the drydown that steals the show. The leather note is what makes this fragrance classy, sophisticated, and masculine. It’s just perfectly balanced with the opening notes, and look! Not a single “aquatic” note to be found, despite the fragrance being labeled as such.
I don’t get the beastly sillage or longevity that many users seem to, but that’s OK. This fragrance is a masterpiece. Signature scent worthy, without a doubt.
kurva – :
Just bought Mercedes Benz Intense. This and the Dior are close cousins. If you like the Dior, try The Mercedes, it’s cheaper and it’s very like it with good longevity.
wkl349elipseskism – :
Blind bought this online….smells good but definitely doesn’t smell like anything ground breaking, unique, amazing, or worth writing home about. (IMO) Aqua is in the same scent genre of CH 212 NYC (has more green notes and elegant), and Creed’s Silver Mountain Mountain (is more refined, and elegant, and complex) Aqua’s only real difference is the fleeting DNA of the original, which I think gives Aqua its character.
Nonetheless, Aqua is a nice cologne to wear in a business, office, professional-situation, or to run errands while smelling rather nice. Unfortunately, I have to many other better options for any other sort of situations.
Overall: 6.5/10 (Wish I bought the original formula)
sirius03 – :
A timeless version of a timeless fragrance, both materpieces IMO, once more DIOR shows it is a step above the rest of the designers, including gerlain and even chanel.
an easy 9 out of 10, it does not get much better than this in every respect. a point deduced caused after 4-5 hours it becomes closer to the skin…but it still somehow manages to project and gets you noticed
MixPost23 – :
Love Dior, loved the original Fahrenheit (not the current brew)… Aqua… my nose doesn’t get it. Women who love fresh scents love it – a Cool Water fan told me she thought this was my best ever fragrance. To me – it just smells of cucumbers. Literally, nothing else. How can I be missing all the other notes when I can pick them in other Fahrenheits I don’t know – but there you go. Cucumbers. If you know a girl that likes a nice juicy cucumber of an evening, this is the fragrance for you. Now I kind of regret selling it, surely everyone wants to smell like a cucumber now and then, if only to attract caterpillars and posh ladies in need of a sandwich, but it’s a mighty expensive salad…
Mepti800JeomiWogkig – :
I caught wind of this juice and have finally managed to land myself a bottle through a legit retailer. I love and own the original Fahrenheit and just decided (for the first time) to blind buy. Glad I did…its very nice but not quite what I was expecting. I’m a bit on the fence about the whole ‘cucumberish’ aroma this gives off but I still I like it, it’s not a love for me at the moment but think it could be after it has time to grow. I’m looking forward to wearing this in the hotter weather as that’s when it will really glow. It does project well but only for about the first hour then turns to a skin scent. I don’t find longetivity as good as what others are saying but for me it sticks well for about 7-8 hours weather permitting. Overall, unique, addictive and adventurous.
To me this is a treacherous expedition up over a volcano located on an island. The pathway is lined by exotic plants and mountain fresh streams. You stop to splash water over your face, you take in some deep breaths and aqua is what you smell.
8.3/10
Meyirimkhan – :
Love this juice, Its quailty that you expect From Dior. I love both this and the original but I can wear this all year long in this Arizona heat. Smells like a lighter version of the original with citrus up top. Last me all day especially when I spray my shirt. Great Masculine juice
STentOR – :
Love this! Although I’m a big fan of the original Fahrenheit and can appreciate its brilliance, it’s a little too aggressive for me (I think a lot of people have the same issue with it). If original Fahrenheit is a young Matt Dillon “Outsiders”-era type in a beat up motorcycle jacket fixing engines and oozing testosterone, Aqua is the same guy seven to ten years later on vacation in South Beach, mellowed by life and cruising down Ocean Drive in a renovated convertible.
Simply put Aqua is a more accessible Fahrenheit. The petrol element has been stripped away and it’s been ushered in a summery citrus direction. Really nice. And true to Dior form, the performance is fantastic. Lasts all day.
arbul08 – :
Citrus, mint, soft leather, something floral, woody vetiver. Taken all together I get an interesting cucumber. Though this is an aqua flanker there’s no aquatic note. Lighter, cooler and more fresh than the original; petrol from the original is toned way down. As others have said the Fahrenheit DNA is still there.
Projection and sillage are good. I get a nice eight hours before becoming soft. Slightly more mature than youthful. Works in all occasions and warmer weather. Easy on the trigger for work. Bottle looks good; sprayer is Dior quality. Though this is a solid scent I did sell my bottle. Whenever wearing AF I just wanted to wear the original. Didn’t quite interest me enough and didn’t quite fit in my wardrobe. Still a very nice, high quality frag. Glad I kept a little decant from my bottle!
Dirk Pitt – :
Being looking for this quite sometimes.An instant love upon the first spray. The first thing came to my mind is I need to restock this whenever possible. I got the splash version which considerably as rare I guess. I got the 32, Absolute but never try the original, guess that’s my next hunt.
Dr.Bac9I – :
Interesting. I really hate the original Fahrenheit, because it smells like gasoline, but this summer version is very very good and I love it. Simple, safe, not offensive scent, and the most important thing, this is not a typical, boring aquatic/green/citrusy perfume. The three dominant elements are the grapefruit, the violet and the leather (unfortunately I don’t get the other notes). The opening is a bit boring (but good) grapefruit, but few minutes later I get a beautiful, light, slightly watery-powdery violet scent. 30-40 minutes later the leather note arrives, and 1.5-2 hours later this is the only note what I can smell. Not a classic summer scent, but highly recommended.
– spring/summer/fall daytime scent
– sillage is good, longevity is great, I got 10 hours on skin
– safe blind buy
Scent (open, top-mid): 8/10 (x2)
Scent (drydown, base): 8/10 (x2)
Sillage: 7/10
Longevity: 10/10
Uniqueness: 8/10
Versatility: 7/10
Total: 8/10
demon8 – :
The Fahrenheit DNA is there make no mistake, but much more lighter. I think the citrus adds to a balance to give it a fresh feel. The woody background is there from the original, but more subtle. What’s missing and a big reason it’s a lot softer, is the gasoline/petrol vibe. It’s cleaner whereas the original is dirtier. Having said that, it’s still a masculine scent.
Is it ground breaking? No. Do I want to add it to me collection? Yes. Need to track it down, cause my decant isn’t going to last long. Don’t blind buy unless you like the original, as it keeps its vibe in many ways.
Concord – :
I’m not crazy about the original Fahrenheit. Once in a while I like to enjoy the leathery violet smell. Aqua Fahrenheit is just like the original with some nice grapefruit up top. Like others have said, it is definitely lighter than the original, more wearable, and a bit citrusy. After a while, i smell less of the citrus and just original Fahrenheit. I would wear this before the original due to its softer sillage.
val1947 – :
years pass by, my nose becomes more and more experienced, but this juice is still my favourite of all. the mixture of citrus and herbal freshness with deep and warm leather Fahrenheit’s note makes me happy and uplifted every time I wear it. and it works like this not only for me – EVERY girl I’ve met has given me compliments about my smell. maybe it just matches my skin perfectly… it performs amazingly in hot summer days – and even better at night. I sooooooo sad they canceled it – Fahrenheit Cologne is just blurred version of good old Fahrie, so I will really miss Aqua when I finish my last bottle. if you find it anywhere – do not hesitate to try it. and buy it. and be happy
Supraseromseofd – :
Totally awesome every time I wear it, mostly in the hot days, like today. I kind of missed it, since I haven’t worn it since last Fall.
If you are a Fahrenheit fan and want a softer version of it for the summer, well this is the right one to get and to wear, although after wearing again this Summer and paying more attention to the notes I would say this a different fragrance that the original, and that note of grapefruit is so nicely blended that makes this one very different and gives uniqueness to this Aqua version.
I simply love it,
JohnInhingeunwike – :
Following my review of not-understanding,
okay, I have wore it for a few days, and…
and it’s good in it’s own way.
What I mean is that it’s not something usual or something-that-could-be-understood-immediately. It requires some time to get it, and when you do – you see that it’s quite something. At the very least, it stands out of usual crowd. And this it important.
Phenomenon – :
My first Dior spray, had this about 5 weeks now..First impressions as below I was like WTF. Not too impressed with it. But after a few tries I started to like it. I really love it now. Maybe because it’s stood for a while?..it did seem to get better.
Quality scent for sure and I can tell why Dior are known for being one of the best designer houses.
Mine is a 2015 batch which I believe gets a bit of stick below in a few reviews but really I’m happy with this.
Also mine is the spray only bottle. I can’t remove the top to splash on like with the previous years bottles.
AndreykO_o – :
I bought a few to hold I collect discontinued scents. I like this better then the original it doesn’t have that gasoline note that gave me a headache. I didn’t see the big deal with the classic but with that note out I can now see why it’s liked. I look forward to wearing this this summer and love having hard to get discontinued frags a few years down the line.
vovan7275 – :
Received it today. First impression: WTH?
I’m quite far from rapture shown here in the comments.
I’ll let it stand on the shelf for a week and try it again; hopefully after it stands still for some time it will improve and I’ll see what all the hype is about.
BOB4APA – :
the best …for hot summer days good projection and good longevity this is second time that i have it and i will buy it again
shizdikunchik – :
Just ordered a 2nd bottle! Since discontinued I recommend stocking up. This is one to own.
KotyaInhingeunwike – :
Totally awesome every time I wear it, mostly in the hot days, like today. I kind of missed it, since I haven’t worn it since last Fall.
If you are a Fahrenheit fan and want a softer version of it for the summer, well this is the right one to get and to wear.
kpss – :
This is a master piece its sad that its discontinued. But i have already 2 in stock. Lasts more than 12+ hours. One of the best fahrenheit flanker.
Ягужинская – :
Hey guys, which is the stronger in performance, the new Fahrenheit cologne or Aqua Fahrenheit? or maybe the Mercedes-Benz intense?
kovdenyr – :
Aqua Fahrenheit had a better overall performance since its release compared to newer Fahrenheit batches, unless Fahrenheit batch is 2010 or older.
mishenko_134 – :
I have a Nov. 2014 batch of Aqua that is very strong. Batch code 4Y01. Stronger than my Dec. 2014 batch of regular Fahrenheit in the black bordered box.
Strong strong strong. Not quite beast, but close. Awesome masculine summer scent. 2 thumbs up
DIMAN075 – :
@Idgitman
Aqua Fahrenheit have been discontinued for quit some time now, have a 2011 and 2013 batches myself, absolutely the same in every way, stunning and unique fragrance, love it, sometime in 2014-2015 they were re-released with changed packaging and without splash option, performance suffered too.
vladimix1951 – :
@nathanlm I have both a 2011 and 2015, The 2015 doesn’t come in the Splash/Spray and the part of the atomizer where the juice comes out is black, where the prior or 2011 at least is grey. So I think you have a legit bottle. As far as performance, I definitely detect a big difference between the 2015 and 2011. Lucky me I fount a 125ml 2011 so my 125ml 2015 will be for sale…
ramil714 – :
For years I passed on Fahrenheit but 4-years ago I tried the iconic scent and immediately liked it, which quickly turned into love, love, love. Thankfully I also tried Aqua and Absolute at the same time so I had no preconceived ideas of how Aqua Fahrenheit should or shouldn’t smell. Frankly speaking, I find it to be an awesome Sprint/Summer scent that is perfect for any occasion and can be worn much of the year…summer nights too! It is a great fragrance that isn’t overly aquatic.
Some folks have complained that Aqua Fahrenheit is nothing like the original version—which is largely true–but that doesn’t detract from it being an excellent fragrance. In my opinion, Dior managed to capture the essence of Fahrenheit (I smells the similarity) dressed in Summertime duds that has a bit of a kick and some leather goodness. Moreover, some have complained of longevity issues..well, it’s a aquatic/citrus based fragrance (think Summertime) so you’re probably not going to get 12+ hours on your skin. However, it lasts a solid 7-hours on my skins, projects fairly well, and has that hint of familiarity that reminds us this is indeed Aqua Fahrenheit.
I usually wear a lot of the Creeds and freshies over the summertime so Aqua Fahreneht gives me a viable summertime scent that reminds me (i.e., gentle hints) of Fahrenheit, but doesn’t gag me and others in the Summer heat. I feel this one is almost a masterpiece: 4.5 out of 5. Unfortunately for Dior, they discontinued this incredible fragrance, but I did manage to order several backup bottles for the rest of my life since I always want to have AF in my Scent Armory.
THE EPITOME OF A MANLY AQUATIC FRAGRANCE!!!
Teplovsem – :
My thoughts of Aqua Fahrenheit
Opens with a blast of bitter Grapefruit at top then transition into a very beautify spearmint-ish mid, with the faint signature Fahrenheit DNA.
Opening reminds me of a freshly cut grapefruit
the rest reminds me nice tame spearmintish
Pros
Smells of great quality, doesn’t come off synthetic.
Doesn’t come off generic
Dior Sprayers are great, Like the Bottle
As of 5/1/2017 in the States can easily get one for $50-60
Cons
Aqua Fahrenheit seems to be very volatile, 2-3 hours Performance at best, starts to sit close to the skin at one hour, sillage could better
Fairly linear.
Final thoughts
If this wasn’t so volatile and lasted longer, I would easily choose this over something like Sauvage, but it doesn’t. Needs to reapplied every 2 hours or eles it’s not worth putting on.
bjm549Diobtetty – :
Aqua Fahrenheit shouldn’t work. The original scent, considered as a summer scent seems like an oxymoron, BUT it works so damn well! After you try this scent and its’ appeal becomes clear and obvious it is too late, the scent gets its hooks into you! This is a novel summer scent, not your typical citruses and aquatics. With AF grapefruit and mandarin orange set up a bright fresh mint and basil combo, that takes this scent into new stratospheres. We still have the essence of the original, but it is more rounded by vetiver and herbaceous notes, and then accented florally by a beautiful violet note. The vetiver and leather dry down finishes this scent off in the most perfect way possible. The leather is rich and very restrained and sweetened by the vetiver. AF is perfect for spring and summer, preferably nights. AF is magical in a cooler night air. This is a real gem from the Fahrenheit line and Dior. Spray this under a tee shirt right before you head off to watch some fire works or an evening concert at an amphitheater.
Gurleplense – :
as a huge fan of the original fahrenheit i have to say this simply amazing!!!
Soooooooooooooooo sexy ,sooooooooooo fucking fresh!!!! Love the mint blast!!!
cant wait to wear this in hot weather!!! i suspect its going to drive me insane!!! it already does and its a bit cold in greece at the moment!!!
10/10
nazar10rus – :
I put off buying this for a while, but the situation forced my hand due the discontinuation and inevitably price hike on the way. You may be wondering how the hell the original’s petrol and leather could possibly be blended into a summer scent. Will they survive the transition? Will they ruin the freshness or force this to be a cooler weather scent? These were doubts I had, until I adopted a “just buy it” mentality.
8 days later, and I’ve already purchased a backup bottle. I would consider this a very low risk purchase at the moment. It’s the masculine (but not overbearing) scent that I’ve been looking for in those summer months. It smells even better at a distance when all those notes have the opportunity to expand and dance with each other. I would even consider it a potential crowd pleaser, which is far from what people can say about the original Fahrenheit. The final test will come in the next few months, when I discover how it plays in temps upward of 80F. I expect it to thrive, but even if it doesn’t I can picture myself using it almost year-round. This got me a compliment during a freaking snow storm last week.
If you’re a Fahrenheit purist, then my $0.02 may not be particularly valuable to you. I’m 30 years old and remember smelling the original formulations growing up, but I only own a new-fangled batch from a couple years ago.
I hate hype trains, but I can’t write an honest review without telling you to hurry and get your hands on this one.
alexgarf – :
Starts off with an amazing grapefruit. Just the right amount of citrus. Then comes the spearmint, violet and basil which starts to smooth it out and keep it fresh. The violet, vetiver and leather give it just a smidge of the famous petrol note of the original. The leather is smooth and light. There is a very slight salt air and extremely light petro feel to it (in a good way). The petroleum is only about 5% of the original. I picture myself walking beside the ocean on a smoldering hot day near a marina where you smell the fresh air with some faint boat fumes. I love it. Easily a signature scent and one of the best fragrances made and then discontinued. Get it while you can.
chaika – :
I become more and more dislike dior. They keep the fragrances that i don’t like (DHI) but discontinue the one that i like (This one). I don’t want to sniff sauvage. I’m afraid i would love it then they take it away from me again.
kji549Bessinepome – :
I managed to get a bottle a few days ago. At first sniff I thought Aqua Fahrenheit didn’t have the Fahrenheit DNA I love: Lemon, mint, basil.. so, where did the leather go? When it developed on my skin, I got it: This is truly a masterpiece. The leather appeared and it blew me away. Aqua Fahrenheit is so well blended, after a while the citruses and green notes take a step back and the leather appears, subtle at first, and then keeps going strong, but not overpowering the freshness.
Longevity and sillage are excellent, for me a 10/10.
GANSAL – :
I have a legit bottle dating from 2014 and 2015 Dior site says temporarily un available, but you can still find it anywhere. That being said stock up while you can.
dyx352intitytek – :
How lucky I got! I was able to buy a 125 ml. back-up bottle of this juice three days ago, for only $34.20.
Although it’s still easy to get everywhere else, I’ve had problems trying to find this in my country; so, for such a low price, it was a no-brainer for me.
dgk2871 – :
this is so good. make yourself a favor a get it while you still can.
archiz – :
dehşet bir koku. yalnız sonbahardan sonra özellikle geceleri. gündüz geceki performansı vermiyor. uzun süredir kullanıyorum. fark edilebilirlik gece daha iyi. kalıcılık orta düzeyde. ortama girince rahatsız eden bir koku değil. yine de fazla sıkmamak gerekir.
GermanGRIND – :
Fahrenheit aqua to me is a toned down scent compared to the original Dior Fahrenheit.. it’s more for warmer weather, but not hot weather. It has the leather and violet like the original, but with a cooling blast of citrus like grapefruit in the opening and stays like that for a the 1st hour for me, then settles down , I like this one.
dm_11 – :
Does anyone know when this was discontinued, mine is batch code 5P01 which is 2015-02. Plus it’s not a splash n spray version just a vaporiseur. I’m not sure if I got a fake cos it doesn’t project.
maximilianus – :
@Coldgaze how recent you mean?
I have two 125ml bottle batches from 2011 and 2013, both are absolutely identical. Aqua was a Limited Edition release, and to my knowledge last batches were produced in 2013. And now it is replaced with absolutely different and not so perfect Fahrenheit Cologne.
rrjamesn8 – :
Have a vintage mid 2012 bottle of Aqua Fahrenheit and comparing it to a recent formulation I’ve found out the newer one to be much more citrusy while the vintage was much more rounded and a bit darker.
Not sure if some reformulation happened or its a result of my fragrance maturing for a few years.
cnfhibyf161 – :
Imagine a dark and dusky sea shore afternoon, A man standing on a windy beach deck,and impatiently waiting for the storm. What that man shall smell alike???
Acqua fahrenheit.
Subtleties of water and fierce form of fire. This is a poetic journey of an adventurous soul venturing in to a dangerous land.
Saved an additional bottle of 125ml.
Cheers
oleg_67_ – :
I’ve worn this twice and I must say it comes close to the originals scent. It took me back and not only did that feel great but it’s the closest flanker in my opinion. The only problem I have with this bottle is the term aqua which has absolutely nothing to do with. Without question this is Fahrenheit with vetiver. The vetiver is pronounced from beginning to end. Remains a cold weather scent nothing to do with summer or heat in reference to the aqua term
Gastar – :
Aqua Fahrenheit Christian Dior for men is a great one for summer time especially notes like tangerine and grapefruit which I love with good projection & very good longevity , the only down side is the price.
P.S. thank GOD I have another bottle & thank GOD it’s 125 ml not the 75 ml.
королькова – :
Ordered 3 bottles, stocking up, like as if WW3 is gonna start 🙂
akm31051972 – :
I can also confirm it’s being discontinued, rather, being replaced with Fahrenheit Cologne, whose scent is much more synthetic! 🙁
alex855 – :
I’d bought 2 bottles of Aqua Fahrenheit last year, but then I changed one of them for Givenchy Gentlemen Only, so I kept just one…two weeks ago, I went back to perfume store to get a second bottle, and the seller told me that it was sold out and that there was no chance to get it…I’m afraid Aqua Fahrenheit has indeed been discontinued…SAD BUT TRUE!!!
fanta10 – :
This is an amazing scent, it has the original dna, but it has the dior homme sport freshness and citrus. Exenlently blended and a real compliment getter.
inene – :
Great Summer Fragrance. Smells a lot different from the original Fahrenheit.
Very clean and inviting.
bizonden – :
” It’s gone daddy,gone, your love is gone,
It’s gone daddy, gone, your love is gone, away…”
valgol09 – :
I want and need a bottle of this! Love it very much!
Anyone happen to have a used bottle for sale?
Thanks!
kulchadle – :
Yes this is awesome for day an night summer time, although my faves are still the absolute and original vintage version, but won’t recommend for a leather gay bar, M7 and its kind will perform better ;-).
Who said is not in the official Dior site? I just checked and is still there, before writing this comments, any how if is going to be discontinued, I have an extra bottle already.
Valera45 – :
Fahrenheit is a winner, I have many favorites and this is one of them.
Highly recommended for a macho man
svetik000111 – :
* A PERFECT DAYTIME MASCULINE FLORAL*
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So happy! Blind Buy as per the original version of Dior Fahrenheit has become a staple in my small frag collection.
The original is strictly “night-time only” (for me anyway) as it is a little too dark and intense.
Scored a huge 4.2 Ozer of F.A. on eBay for way under $50.00 .
Arrived in my P.O. Box 15 minutes ago. Spritz spritz……. wonderful ………
The longevity & projection seems lighter than it should be , but that makes this “office friendly” I suppose.
Seems to last longer on clothing than skin.
viktorostroverkhov – :
يه بوي خيارمانندونفتي وخنك به فارنهايت اضافه كنيدميشه آكوافارنهايت.خيلي خوشبو وعاليه فقط من توليد٢٠١٤گرفتم وپخش وماندگاريش خيلي بالانيست متاسفانه بااين حال ارزش خريدوداره(ازنظرمن البته
wun742speagoessenda – :
what a great surprise
an22447 – :
Seriously this was my favourite fragrance in the world because of how strikingly cool it felt when sprayed on your neck because of the strong mint coming through and the warmth from the citrus and leather notes but WTF has happened to this?! I literally just received a genuine 75ml bottle from House Of Fraser as a gift and I’m shocked to discover VANILLA notes?! This never had even the slightest bit of sweetness and I’ve been wearing this for years! If anything all you can remember is the grapefruit, mint and leathery/vetiver drydown! This is just disgusting from Dior. Where is that super cooling mint?! Where is that natural grapefruit opening with a bit of orange type of smell?? Where is the leather?!! It even used to have a slight petrol smell to it like the original Fahrenheit and even that is missing! Can’t even return it since it was a gift and it’s been opened and sprayed so a friend has lost money and I’m not wearing this rubbish clear reformulation. Bloody joke. Never buying or going near a Dior product ever again since this isn’t the first time I’ve bought a genuine Dior fragrance from Duty-Free, Boots, Selfridges, Debenhams and House Of Fraser and the smell, or formulation I should say, of their fragrances change on a daily basis. Dior has become a complete joke. Bloody Vanilla…idiots! It might not even be vanilla but it sure smells sweet! WTF am I? A lady?! To hell with sweet scents!
jenektok – :
This one is how a fresh flanker should be done. It’s fresh without being light because the green/grassy smelling vetiver is being held up by a spicy pepper and this is what makes it powerful enough to wear during colder days. Truly one of the most versatile of the flankers.
I am saddened to hear that it might be removed from the market in order to make way for the lighter Cologne version. I will use my 125ml bottle sparingly now that this gem might have reached the end of the road of it’s lifespan.
Projection: Well above average (Excellent)
Longevity: Easily 10+ with every wearing irrespective of the season
Sillage: Excellent
sharap2512 – :
Was expecting a citrusy version of Fahrenheit, but this is a combination of Fahrenheit’s signature violet without the accompanying leather, and lots of mint and basil to freshen things up. Unfortunately these two ingredients also feature in salads, so Aqua Fahrenheit has a vegetal vibe which has limited appeal. I do enjoy it from time to time at home, but I Havent ever lets the house wearing this. Nonetheless, a nice concept fragrance you might enjoy if your nose is sick of the same old shopping mall fragrances.
Maria_Rempel – :
@starassist:
It may depend on which Fahrenheit you are referring to… I used to wear Fahrenheit in the early ’90’s, and, believe me, that version was very different from what you the product is today. The vintage version was much more floral, for a start. The current version of Fahrenheit (aside from diminished longevity) has emphasized the gasoline and leather accords dramatically, with less note separation distinguishing the violet leaf and nutmeg notes that contribute to the gasoline accord; there is also more vanilla in the base, in an attempt to bring it into sympathy with Demachy’s Fahrenheit Absolute and Parfum flankers, I’d guess. If you scroll down a ways, you will see reviewers assessing Aqua Fahrenheit as actually recalling some of the original, floral/botanical character that Fahrenheit lost to reformulation starting in the early 2000’s.
senior677 – :
I had to stock up with two bottles of Aqua, as -in Italy- it’s been recalled from the market to push the sales of the weack Cologne.
To me, it’s the closest version to vintage Fahrenheit.
RIP
rhskmz – :
No, it hasn’t been discontinued. Not only does it still have it’s own page on Dior’s official site (with an option to purchase), but it’s still being sold in retail stores.
Deroxylkfn – :
I think its been discontinued.
It doesn’t exist on Official Dior site anymore.
So hurry up if you are interested [including myself].
tsunamits26 – :
I really don’t understand all this criticisms, from my personal standpoint infact this fragrance is simply perfect.
It’s the Fahrenheit’s brother and therefore the vibes are almost the same of the original one but at the same time it has its own personality.
The fresh feeling that it’s able to give is unique and well recognizable and from my personal experience all my ex-girlfriends loved it.
Moreover, nobody use to wear this one so you can have your own sign.
8/10
Please don’t discontinue this one!!!
Thank you.
gobs – :
First time i tested this I was totally impressed. I ended up buying it, and now I regret. The opening is quite sour and there’s a lot of cucumber. If you’re sniffing too close, your nose will burn. It’s intoxitating and not really in the good way. There is for sure that classic Fahrenheit gasoline note, but not so strong. It takes about one hour for the scent to settle down and not be so pungent. After that it’s a very nice citrus/woody combination, but nothing do die for. Total longevity is about 5 hours. Only the first 2 and a half have good projection, so performance is not amazing either. I’m sure there’s no problem with my bottle because i tested again the one in the store and it’s exactly the same. That first test completely deceived me.
lexeis – :
Description: Imagine walking past that spot with the fragrant violets next to your lawnmower and picking some homegrown cucumbers, basil and mint leaves on your way back into your airy wooden bungalow.
Recommendation: A very versatile fragrance for office or leisure, even warm nights out; best in spring and summer, ok in early fall.
Creativity*: 3.75 out of 5
Blend**: 4.5
Distinctiveness***: 3.75
Performance: 3.5
Mass appeal: 3.75
Allure****: 4
Design: 4.25
Name: 3 (not an actual aquatic)
Personal appreciation: 4.5 out of 5
Final notes: Don’t let the watery name or the somewhat harsh grapefruit opening put you off. This fragrance goes through several inspiring stages and dries down to a fantastic violets-and-woods accord. Beware: The rumors seem to be true. Dior sales representatives from two different locations have confirmed AF’s discontinuation due to the launch of Fahrenheit Cologne in 2016. I haven’t yet had a chance to smell the new flanker, but these are very troubling developments.
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*Creativity: A frag gets a perfect score if it was the first of its kind on the market and if this kind was a game changer; **Blend: A perfect blend will trigger your imagination, take you places, but won’t try to be the exact copy of something that exists in the world (in other words, single-themed gourmands get low scores); ***Distinctiveness: If everybo