Olympéa Aqua by Rabanne

Delicious! Balanced, soft, citrusy and sweet, with the original’s DNA clearly present.

The most comfortable, easy and fresh version of the whole line 🤩 It makes you happy to wear it.

Again, the grapefruit note overpowers everything on my skin. There’s something sweet hidden away, but it doesn’t stand out in the opening, which is almost bitter. Then it does become a bit sweet, like the original, and stops being so unisex, but it remains very fresh. Not for me.

The opening is a burst of citrus, jasmine, and lots of sea water (it has plenty of salt and feels aquatic). After a few minutes, the protagonist is neroli, with a citrus touch, supported by salt and a very soft jasmine. There is a light ginger that unites the florals with a base of ambergris, very calm vanilla, and a brushstroke of cashmere, which make the perfume very sensual. It is linear, soft, sensual, and fresh, with short longevity (hopefully 4 hours), but incredible for summer. In my opinion, it beats the Olympéa Aqua EDP hands down in terms of scent. The sad thing is that it is discontinued 🙁

My girlfriend likes fruity floral scents, feminine and youthful ones; within that olfactory family, she enjoys white flowers (orange blossom and jasmine in particular). As she had her birthday, I went to the perfumery and did a tasting of the Olympea versions, and I liked this one. I knew she doesn’t like very sweet ones, and this was fresher than the others. Result: she loved it, I loved it, and her family asked what I was wearing. Part of the perfumer team (Flipo, Ropion, Dong) also created aquatic florals such as Armani’s Acqua di Gioia, which I also gifted her and she liked, though not as much as this Olympéa Aqua, which also lasts her much longer (it is eau de parfum légère) and I see it as more refined and versatile (I see the Armani as more summery). They achieve very harmonious, balanced, pleasant, and elegant fragrances. It is also interesting, I believe, that the perfume includes something original, and here I saw they include ginger flower, which is not very common. As for seasons, I think it admits all of them, with better performance during the day. With vanilla and benzoin in addition to orange blossom, such harmony creates great versatility and also a relaxing wellbeing effect. It is very pleasant for personal enjoyment and for others; you won’t go unnoticed but without being strident, with much delicacy and freshness.

Perfection! The opening has a sharp acidic touch, but then Olympea arrives, that scent I already knew. Finally, the musk and salt finish exquisitely, exactly what I was looking for. I love it more than the original; it deserves every euro you spend <3

I had the version with the frosted bottle and it is pure cleanliness. That scent makes me happy, puts me in a good mood, I simply love it. What a pity they reformulated it and it is no longer as potent.

To be honest, I don’t know why I keep testing perfumes from this house! As soon as I put it on my wrist, I wanted to rip it off. It smells terrible. The worst part is that everyone on the street smells the same. Definitely Paco Rabanne doesn’t make perfumes for me, and let’s not even talk about the men’s ones, one is worse than the other.

Fresh and aquatic, with a sweet touch reminiscent of the great original, Olympea. I love it and so does everyone who smells it on me. It’s super feminine, suitable for all ages. For me, perfumes have no age or season if used with moderation; in summer, with La Nuit Tresor, I spray into the air and walk through the mist to avoid being overpowering. If you like the original, you’ll like this too, but it’s much more wearable because it’s more aquatic. Excellent for summer. Best regards from Mendoza, Argentina.

I had the original which I finished very quickly and now I decide whether to buy this or the Intense. I don’t know what the Intense smells like, but at least I know what this is. The smell of the Aqua is persistent and striking; it is not a typical ‘normal’ perfume, it is different and there is no other that smells the same. I give it 10/10 to this and the original; I just need to smell the Intense to decide my next purchase.

I agree with the previous review that indicates it’s a ‘downgraded’ version of the original Olympea for summer wear, and precisely for that reason I like it. The original seems like a wearable perfume for everyday life, but I don’t feel like wearing it in summer; this one, however, with its citrus top notes, invites you to wear it more in the heat. The scent that remains after the first few minutes is exactly the same as Olympea but softened. The longevity is the same. Note that I’m talking about the 2016 Aqua, not this year’s version.

Olympea Aqua is the same Olympea scent but diluted with aquatic notes, a bit less strong and designed so that Olympea can be worn in spring and summer, but nothing more. It does not convince me; for the same scent but diluted, I prefer the original and buy less.

Of all the Olympea fragrances I’ve tried, Olympea Aqua takes the crown. It smells just like the original but fresher, more ethereal and soft. I think the selection of notes is a stroke of genius: the ambergris and sea salt make it unique, the ginger adds a kick, while the vanilla and mandarin bring sweetness and versatility. It’s like a mischievous little girl playfully leaping over the clouds of Olympus. Its longevity and trail are impeccable, just like the other versions. Paco Rabanne makes me want more from their collection. ♡Scent: 10/10 ♡Trail: 9/10 ♡Longevity: 8.5/10

At first I was doubtful as I’m not a fan of the original, but it was a Christmas present and I gave it a chance. It silenced my doubts; I was surprised, not expecting such a different scent in my collection. I love it because, although I usually adore gourmands, this one is salty… yes, salty and aquatic, and that’s what I like most. I would never have bought it myself, but I’m happy to have it and I love wearing it. It works for day and night; after a few hours it becomes sweeter, but the salt notes create a wonderful contrast. Although it’s lighter than the original, the quality is evident, it lasts for ages on the skin, and I consider it for women aged 25 and above. It’s a scent that reminds me of the sea breeze on the skin, yet elegant and sophisticated.

It’s finally in my hands! It’s as beautiful as Olympea, but Aqua is lighter and fresher, more summery. It has great longevity, just like Olympea, and I love both. On my skin, it smells of white flowers with a touch of vanilla. I own both versions and they feel different: Olympea is sweeter and Olympea Aqua is fresher. I love both! Perfect for spring-summer. I highly recommend it.