Aqva Divina

Bvlgari Aqva Divina dupe, inspired by the original

Bvlgari Aqva Divina, now discontinued, was the feminine side of the Aqva line, a soft, salty aquatic floral with a delicate mineral freshness. Our interpretation carries that character in a long lasting Eau de Parfum, made in the EU.

The Story Behind the Scent

Released in 2015 and crafted by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, Bvlgari Aqva Divina was the first feminine fragrance in the predominantly masculine Aqva collection. Inspired by Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus,” the composition was built around bergamot, red ginger, salt crystals, quince, magnolia, amber, beeswax, and woody notes. The scalloped golden cap of its round flat bottle echoed the shell that Venus stands upon in the painting.

Aqva Divina has been discontinued from Bvlgari’s main catalog. While some retailers still have remaining stock through third-party sellers, the fragrance no longer appears on Bvlgari’s active Aqva collection page. Our interpretation references the original 2015 formulation as a long-lasting Eau de Parfum, made in the EU.

Bottle size: 50ml · Concentration: Eau de Parfum (up to 40% perfume oil) · Made in EU

How Our Version Compares to the Original

Our interpretation captures the bergamot-ginger-salt opening, quince-magnolia heart, and warm amber-beeswax base that defined Aqva Divina. Built as a long-lasting Eau de Parfum at up to 40% concentration, typically 6 to 8 hours on skin, longer on fabric.

Who It’s For

It suits anyone who likes a soft, fresh, salty floral. It is at its best in spring and summer and in daytime, feminine and light.

Notes

Top: Bergamot, Red Ginger, Salt Crystals

Heart: Quince, Magnolia

Base: Amber, Beeswax, Woody Notes

How it Smells

The opening is immediately fresh and slightly briny with bergamot, red ginger, and a sparkle of salt crystals that signal Mediterranean coast. There is an instant sense of sun-warmed feminine elegance.

The heart blooms with juicy quince and creamy magnolia, creating a refined fruity floral character. The dry-down settles on warm amber, smooth beeswax, and clean woody notes. A base that lingers on skin for hours with refined, slightly sweet, sun-warmed elegance.

Common Questions

Is Bvlgari Aqva Divina discontinued?

Yes. The fragrance is no longer in Bvlgari’s active catalog. Some retailers continue to sell remaining stock through third-party sellers, but it does not appear on Bvlgari’s current Aqva collection page.

What was the inspiration for Aqva Divina?

Jacques Cavallier Belletrud designed it as a tribute to Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus.” The salt crystals and magnolia notes capture Venus rising from the Mediterranean sea, and the bottle’s scalloped golden lid echoes Venus’s shell.

How long does this fragrance last on the skin?

Typically 6 to 8 hours on skin, longer on clothing.

Comparative Advertising Disclaimer: This product is inspired by and compared to Bvlgari’s Aqva Divina, but is not identical and is not affiliated with Bvlgari or LVMH. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Product names are used for reference only.

Is the original still available?

No, the original has been discontinued and is now hard to find outside the resale market. Our interpretation exists to keep that scent within reach, freshly made at a high oil concentration rather than sold as ageing old stock.

Disclaimer

Bvlgari and Aqva Divina are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Bvlgari in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.