Classica Men

I would love this one on my husband as a summer scent. Acqua dell'Elba definitely has something in common with Acqua di Gio, especially when you let the fragrance develop through the first part, which is a bit more pungent. While the Armani besteseller is more artificial and "perfumery", Acqua dell'Elba smells niche, natural like an outdoor summer on the Isle of Elba should be. The seaweed and the rosemary have a distinct aroma that, as an italian living near the sea, feels a lot like home. Beautifully blended, I do not get any kitchen vibe. You won't smell like a piece of beef ready to be roasted, this is more like a relaxing walk along the seafront at dawn, with the soft touch of a fresh wind, that brings the aroma of some generous rosemary bushes and lemon trees that someone cherishes in a nearby garden, and the scent of the sea, salty and acquatic. This definitely gives me the classy and laid back vibe of wealthy italian families enjoying their vacations. Safe blind buy if you like a bit of salt in your summer scent.

I first smelt this amazing scent in Venice when we walked past the Acqua Dell' Elba store nearly everyday and it was the make of the diffusers in our hotel as well. Its a lovely scent which is available in a range of products like soap, home fragrance and perfume/aftershave. When I was in the store, I firstly bought the 30ml eau de toilette in-store but when telling the women behind the counter it was the scent in our hotel and named the hotel, I got a free pack of Acqua Dell' Elba sport scented wipes in a nice little box and thought it was great. The second visit was to get the small diffuser and that time I got a free bar of the classic soap. For a "Jo Malone style" shop, the prices were generous and not too expensive.

Another refined offering from Acqua dell Elba. I typically do not like aquatics as they're too simple, linear, and two dimensional. This one however, stands toe to toe with another wonderful aquatic I adore; Creed's Erolfa. The elegant seaweed wrapped in ocean breeze, creates an aroma similar to those wonderful coastal moments you experience out at sea. The overall impression is a combination of Acqua di Gio, and Bvlgari Aqua, but much more refined. Just wonderful.

I absolutely love this scent. It smells like a walk along the beach on a summer day. It is pleasant and inoffensive. There is a similarity to acqua di gio, but I don't think anyone would ever mistake this for ADG. Classica is its own thing. The seaweed, which I would think would be off-putting, smells absolutely amazing. This is my all-time favorite scent and I plan on checking out more from this line.

I've a small bottle. A light aquatic, think Bulgari Marine, but a bit brighter/less soapy. The seaweed note is subtle, more a whiff of saltiness. Moderate (but not terrible) performance, respray needed from time to time. Very nice indeed. 4/5