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genrih8 – :
I find this to have a kind of masculine undertone to it (less than the original or the Intense, but still bothersome to me). Within the Paco Rabanne range, I’d stick to Black XS if you want something more traditionally feminine.
BigDaddy – :
I tried Olympéa Intense and Olympéa before. Personally, I prefer these versions since they are deeper and more sweet. This version is aquatic, light and fresh with only a hint of vanilla peeping trough. The citrus notes combine very well with the salt and ginger notes! I can imagine other people prefering this one. It’s beautiful!
post2.65 – :
Fresh, yet gentle, salty aquatic beginning. Calm summer morning by the sea. Wearing a light white robe, she is meditating at the beach. The finest, creamiest sand flows along the coastline forever. Lazy morning waves whisper softly to the salty wind and it smudges her delicate skin.
Soon, fresh ginger makes an appearance, balanced by a dreamy vanilla.
Maybe our lady went back to her minimalistic, wooden beach house? She is having just a nice juicy peach for breakfast, it’s too warm for any heavier food. She made herself a drink too, cold refreshing water with some freshly cut ginger and orange .
Jasmine grows just outside on the veranda, few roses are there in a vase in a corner.
Oh, and the sandalwood – maybe a few Buddha figurines are there at the table?
That’s the dry down: warm and calming, slightly flowery, balanced softly by the glorious sandalwood.
I just love it so much.
Вова1964 – :
Not a fan from the original. Aqua is fresh, young, fun and slightly sexy. I’m going to alternate between Olympea Aqua and Coco Mademoiselle Intense depending on my mood.
vottakoj – :
This perfume is my favourite from all the olympea flankers including the new one. Btw 2018 version is edp and 2016 is an edt. I’ve tried both side to side and longevity is nearly identical.
luh452Negeltzex – :
There is a new Olympea Aqua for 2018 – it’s in a clear ombré bottle with silver accents, and morphs into something more marine than the 2016 version. They’ve upped the ambergris and reduced the woody notes. I’m a fan of Olympea in all of her guises, this one adds a more subtle daywear version perfect for work. A gorgeous addition to the Olympea wardrobe.
gavrilenko_nikolay – :
I strongly recommend testing this perfume for at least an entire day, letting the notes unfold. The initially citrusy, airy blast nearly had me running to the store, absolutely lovely. It reminds me of the original Olympea, yet much brighter. After two hours or so, there is a strong note that is not for me. It took me a while to figure out, but it reminds me of Black Opium Floral Shock: on my skin it becomes a synthetic oceanic note that unfortunately does not smell as classy as the first two hours of the perfume.
пgreckiy1 – :
I smelled this perfume many times in the shop before I purchased it – and – I love it so very much – it says “me”!
LESOVI – :
I’ve just sampled the relaunched version. First thing I notice is that the bottle cap is slightly different. It’s unmistakably Olympea but much sweeter. There is a distinctive fruitiness that is absent in the original and Intense. As it dries down it becomes a little powdery. It’s quite summery but soft. I think it is different to the first Aqua. I like it but think that I prefer the Original and the Intense.
Goldibadato – :
Gorgeous, long lasting and suitable to be worn day or night. Although it is an EDT, it is quite strong, which I like and has great longevity. I can detect the saltiness in it and it reminds me of “Womanity” by Thierry Mugler as it also has a saltiness about it.
X-Glamure – :
This is a very interesting powdery dry vanilla floral aquatic.
I don’t usually enjoy vanilla too much, but this one is not too sweet, quite creamy and milky and powdery and dry, possibly because of the salt notes. It’s both fresh and powdery, energising and serene, and I would surely want it if this phase lasted more. After a couple of hours it lost its saltiness and watery character and became just a cozy vanilla, wearable but not as interesting as the watery salty initial mix.
Need to try the original first, hopefully it keeps the salty dry character longer…
Aerohoplenerijlp – :
normally i am into oriental woody or woody musks but lately i am craving everything salty and aquatic. i had to test this one, it sounded like something i may like, light summer scent with aquatic and salty notes. unfortunately, it is not salty nor aquatic to my nose. to me there are too much white floral and sweet notes here that overpower everything else. this is still a fragrance who likes sweet scents. i am looking for something salty but not sweet i quess.
Inaslexevalge – :
I am a huge fan of Olympea Edp. Intense too, Acqua is nice, but isn’t as interesting in my opinion…it has that watery vibe, and I agree it is a bit sharp., it is mostly a powdery fresh vanilla scent, with a hint of salt.., it is more like a naked version,more plain too, the salty note is more shy, seems to drown a bit in the citrus undertone.. ..I don’t know, I like it, but it is kind of a pale version of the original…it is summery too…if you thought edp was a bit much, then you might enjoy Aqua, as for me, i don’t like it as much…it isn’t as good in my views.
Update: I actually like it more and more as I wear it.
I still like edp better but Aqua is interesting too..just a bit too soft
skinart – :
At first, this perfume overwhelmed me. It was very interesting- if I sniffed too closely, I was met with a sharpness that was almost abrasive. Salt. A slap of citrus and ginger. If I sniffed a bit further, the perfume had yet to form an “aura” and I faced a somewhat linear presentation of saltiness and freshness, as if they were separated on a table and their odors had mixed in the air, instead of infusing one another.
After a few minutes…wow, what a difference. The sharpness goes away and I get the mariney-fresh goodness. Everything blends together so beautifully. Still invigorating, but much more smooth.
The drydown is a lovely and soft unique powder. Sweet but not in a gourmand way. Still retains that bright fresh note that gives it that beam of light.
I’m still acquainting myself with this fragrance. I am drawn in more and more each time.
wtgkztd1995 – :
I find this quite peculiar, I get creamy, salty, amber and a hint of coconut, but coconut isn’t listed in the notes. Not especially fresh and no citrus or aquatic notes 🙁 I only wear it layered with Ghost Moonlight, which gives it some fresh sweetness and makes it more wearable for me. The Olympea helps Moonlight to last longer as well.
smile1992 – :
I love this. Currently, it’s my signature scent. I hate fresh but the climate in my country is pretty hot and humid. This fragrance sits before the borderline of “fresh” so it suits well with tropical climate. It’s not airy. It’s watery but by all means not watered down.
It’s sweet but in a classy way. Vanilla-ish but with a subtle saltiness. It’s unique for me.
One thing people might don’t like is it chooses its wearer. It mixes with your body odor, either in a good way or bad. So please test this on your skin, not only on blotter.
And goodness! I love the bottle. I prefer the original bottle but only the aqua one was on-hand.
айчик – :
I bought Marilyn Monroe How to Marry a Millionaire from a seller on eBay UK last week and decided it was definitely worth the £14.75 I paid for 50ml.
I was intrigued by the comparison to Olympea Aqua; I therefore bought a 5ml decant from another reputable eBay seller to compare the two.
OA opens with a much brighter, very citrussy zing – but the drydown to HTMAM and OA are virtually identical (in my opinion, anyway). I haven’t compared sillage & longevity yet, but…
If you are UK based and want an extremely inexpensive (but expensive smelling) dupe for Olympea Aqua, get yourself onto eBay or allbeauty.com now and order some. I am seriously impressed!
dmytro – :
I’ve sprayed original Olympea on one wrist and Olympea Aqua on the other. The first one is sweeter, richer, more complex while Aqua is a citrusy scent with a hint of salt and vanilla. To me, the newer version is not a watered down original by any means but rather a distant cousin . The scent is rather sour than salty, and not as aquatic as its name suggests. Either way, I find it nice and wearable. Those who dislike the “in your face” vibe of the original Olympea, give this one a try.
Dimmu Mur – :
I love Olympea, so on june I was wondering how beautiful can this Olympea aqua be. I expected something else. The first I can smell are only lemon or lime (or anything like that) notes. Something similar to Dolce&Gabbana Light blue – which is kind of strange!!
A big disappointment for me, but good to know I am gonna to be faithful to Olympea.
This Olympea agua is just…. nothing for me!
VIKRYS – :
I cannot find this in Canada. Does anyone know if this will still come out or is it specific countries only?
merhalka – :
This perfume stands out from the rest, without asking for it. I was testing 20 bottles of perfume and this didn’t smell like anything else there! It also took time to release its fragrance! Rather than flamboyantly letting itself out the moment I sniffed it, rather, I had to actually sniff it three times before I could smell something! And I mean this in a 100% positive way! It unravels itself like a night-blooming flower. As the Moon unfolds, it also unfurls its petals. It doesn’t ask for attention, but once it has your attention? Well, it’s exotic and unique and rare, unlike any other!
This perfume is a Queen that didn’t join a beauty pageant to become a queen. All the other perfumes I was testing— they all had joined a beauty pageant to become a queen in their own right. But this perfume? She was born a queen into a royal-blooded family.
Though she takes a while to unfurl, once you can smell her she never leaves your nose! You continue to smell this fragrance all throughout the day!
Unique, one-of-a-kind, doesn’t try too hard, doesn’t beg for attention, doesn’t scream, is refined, is queenly… this is just a perfume for a true goddess. And that is what I conclude. It’s not for human consumption. It’s ambrosia and honey— the food of the Gods!
Magog – :
This version improves on the original for me. I read that the jasmine is missing which may be why. Although the overall impression is lighter, leaving more room for the individual notes to breathe and be identifiable, it feels in no way like a watered down version of the EDP. Summer and happiness in a bottle for me. I don’t own anything else in the acquatic group as they tend not to suit me – I once owned Millisime Imperial however and that gave me the same feeling but for about 5 times the price. I think it’s the Ambergris note rather than synthetic calone. I note that in Olympea it is “Ambergris accord” so I assume synthetic – kudos to Paco Rabanne then, for creating an imagined impression of that salty, beachy vibe that’s within my price range.
yamakasiz – :
The Aqua version of Olympea is very appropriate for tender, sheer and delicate ladies. Light, but long lasting floral perfume. Easy to like! I would recommend it to those who like the classic edition, but are hesitating whether to use it in summer. Also good for blind gift.
Эльза – :
A beautiful musky perfume.Lingers for hours,excellent sillage & longevity,slightly lighter than original.Smells quite similar to Britney Spears Fantasy Intimate edition,much more musky not as floral as Britney’s.An absolute pleasure to wear,stunning fragrance & bottle 🙂 ♡
dimka10599 – :
I’m really enjoying this version of Olympea – although not as lush as the original, it does have similar floral warmth and woodiness tempered with more citrus overtones. Although flankers can be annoying, this one shines and delivers!
Keecycymn – :
I like this one better than the original,
i found this one less salty and sharp and more comforting and fresh.
I can just imagine wearing this on a tropical holiday, its beautiful.
0leg-lex – :
New eddition of Paco Rabanne has sth in common with its first version which was a somewhat warm salty vanilla combination.
Aqua Olympea is also salty and sweet,a little floral in background but more on the summer side of the year.
Ginger and bergamot always worke well to make a fresh spicy sunny scent and here is no exeption.
Sweet aquatic note also floates around making the whole idea beachy,summery yamm.
Longevity and sillage are descent.
svets28 – :
This opens up to a bright bergamot with an undertone of aquatic notes for 20~40mins. The vanilla creeps in and the salt takes over for a good 4 to 5 hours. Contrasting to the original olympea, I found the salt much more potent and really packs a punch at a closer radius, while the vanilla is more diffuse and radiates out further. I’m not quite sure what ginger flower smells like, but the power of the salt might be because of that. The dry-down is a more cosy mix of vanilla in the centre, and a swirl of salt, ambergris and cashmere wood close to the skin. A bit like Calvin Klein’s Reveal (2014), but less animalic and musky.
The sillage is hard to judge. Bergamot is going to fill the room no matter what, but it’s not a scent that is going to suffocate people or cause any complaints normally, and it only lasts for a little bit. After that it’s really only got moderate sillage, maybe sharp intensity near the skin.
This lasts just pretty much the same as the original, despite being an EdT. I feel like this is what the original should have been, bold and transparent. The removal of jasmine was a great choice because in the original it wasn’t really working together with the vanilla salt.
cainikov_evgenii – :
I was not expecting to like this perfume, but i do. I was positively surprised by Olympéa Aqua. It is better than the original. It is more elegant and interesting. The sweetness from Olympéa is gone.This one is fresh, but does not smells like deodorant or like many other generic fresh fragrances. It isn´t faint either. One spray is enough and i am enveloped by a calming, comfy (i guess it is the cashemere wood) citrusyness (bergamot).
When i think on this fragrance, i imagine a young lady lunching at a fine restaurant on the Lago Maggiore in Italy.Classy, peaceful and sensual.
Well done, Paco Rabanne, well done.
Misha11 – :
Aqua is the better Olympea. Very nice, fresh, salty, I can smell mostly watery notes and salt and a bit of ginger. I think I could wear it, but honestly, it is not my favorite type of fragrance. Salt in perfume is not my thing.
taker86 – :
Love this one. Will differently be getting one more bottle
rka116speagoessenda – :
I love this one! For me it’s so much better than the original. Sillage and longevity are nice too. I feel like I still can smell the jasmine from the original, even though it’s not listed. Slightly spicy, because of the ginger, but overall veeery marine, which I like. A summer must have.
Mebbj465bedyWelty – :
This new version smells very similar to the original but it’s lighter and a bit more acquatic.It’s actually quite beautiful and still rather sweet you can smell te vanilla all the way through.
I like Olympea and I think this is a very good flanker to that, quite elegant and absolutely perfect for summer.
Besides it has good sillage and longevity
miwkagammy – :
Olympea smelled very similar to Lady Million to me… though I loved it and finished a bottle. I replaced it with this and must say despite being a gourmand and white floral fan, I love this! It is lighter and fresher than the original, but still with a deep sweetness. It is not as woody as the original and the oceanic and citrus scent is forefront. I also love the frosted glass bottle. I got this in 50ml, I’d had the 30ml in the original. Surprised to find that despite being lighter, the sillage is just as good as the original.
yura – :
Nooooo! After wrestling with the original version for a while, I had finally decided that I did, indeed, enjoy it muchly, and hat a purchase was imminent…… and then I flipping well sniffed this version in Boots! I had been fairly confident that I wouldn’t like it as I’m not a lover of citrusy scents, and therefore it wouldn’t interfere with my plan to ‘minimise’ my want list.
Except that I DO like it. Quite a lot. In fact, possibly, maybe, just a teensy bit more than the original….. Dammit!
This is fresher and brighter than its predecessor – the thing I struggled with is that Olympea smells like it should be a beachy, summery scent – and yet it’s also quite heavy, bordering on gourmand. Not a bad thing, per se, but I wasn’t sure how it would wear in the heat. This version is just more sparkly, somehow, juicier and cleaner, yet it maintains the warmth and sweetness of the original without being at all cloying. Would wear beautifully on a hot summer’s day. Sillage on me is moderate to heavy and it maintains the lasting power of the first Olympea – sprayed it at about 2pm and it’s still pretty noticeable at 10.30pm.
If you found the original to be a little to heavy to be worn outside of the cooler months, give Aqua a try. Warm, pretty and uplifting. Me likes!
WisuapsUplits – :
Just tested on paper strip yesterday – it’s a lighter and less cloying version of the original edp, like mudpach said more gentle. Longevity is very good for an eau de toilette!
боксит – :
Tested it today.. I don’t get the comparison with the original.. This starts with strong aquatic flower, and dries down to makeup powder smell on my skin.. Strong makeup powder.. No vanilla, no sweetness, only luxurious powder.. Maybe it’s my skin chemistry, but I surely like it!
povar_1 – :
I was paper testing for abt an hour today morning in a drug store and this one was one of two worth testing on my skin. First impression: VERY interesting, fresh, unique and loud. The loudness stayed with it for a while (abt 2 hours) but the first very feminine scent turned into a little masculine after abt 1hour. With 2 hours gone the sharpness fainted into a very regular sandalwood vanilla scent. I’ve never smelled anything so two faced before, a very fresh and sharp opening followed by a very calm, relaxing even boring ending. I don’t know much about notes in general but you really have to have a wide range of interest in scents if you want to like this one.
cresh23 – :
I don’t understand how it’s supposed to be salty. All I can sense is vanilla, but not pure vanilla extract, more like Vanilla with added synthetic sweeteners.
Maybe there’s something floral in it, that’s barely there.
It’s a sweetness bomb, very similar to the original.
What I don’t like about is, that sweetness seems to be out of balance, there’s no other interesting notes balancing it out.
Not a bad scent, but I won’t be buying.
Gur33 – :
Was given a sample of this today and it is really nice! It’s a fresh and fresh spicy at the same time of that makes any sense lol it’s really quite lovely!
martinkas – :
I just smelled an Olympea magazine strip so I assume it is the Aqua version. The one I smelled starts as a nice floral then becomes a lighter Hypnotic Poison.
татьяна пестова – :
I think I like it! When I tried it I thought it was something different, and now I see its secret: Vanilla and salt! Well done. Yes, I really like it.
Unfortunately I also think I’ll never be able to buy it, because the bottle is too ugly 🙁 what were they thinking about??
Dejumsnum – :
Well, the truth is that I like! Salty vanilla with a huge fresh waterly notes, it is working! Olympea Aqua is more gentle like the original Olympea, it’s easy to wear. I think I like it better like the original.
alex2158 – :
my goodness ! a new flanker for a brand new perfume !!!