Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile

Citrus Cologne-Like & Creamy-Waxy Magnolia... First Impression: now this would be the type of magnolia scent I would expect from Acqua di Parma - citrus-y magnoiia with a strong cologne vibe. Opens with a bright & sunny citrus burst featuring citron, but already the white floral tones are coming through with a cologne/perfume-y vein running through. The magnolia here has a waxiness that falls short of marshmallow or bubblegum, and leans more to Sunlight bar-soap mixed with perfume (it's also more faint than I would have liked, but this might be improved with a stored/aged full bottle). Earthy & woody tones in the base serve as anchor points for the bright bouquet. The citrus if very forward here, and tilts the composition to a citrus-cologne-tinged-with-magnolia, more than a magnolia-tinged-with-citrus, although this spin fits the Acqua di Parma branding. I just have a tester but the performance is slightly above average for a citrus-floral, and it's a gorgeous citrus-cologne & magnolia scent. This may not have been the magnolia I thought I was looking for but it's become a favourite, and for what it is, it's a love for me. Enjoy! Contrast to Splendida Magnolia Sensuel Bvlgari: This is brighter and more citrus-cologne forward than Splendida Magnolia Sensuel Bvlgari, although they've been compared and have a similar vibe of citrus-magnolia, going through similar gyrations, with some patchouli in the base. Update: I've come back to this one and it keeps growing on me... so much that it's probably my favourite magnolia right now... creamier & fluffier than my first impression, with a bit of sparkle in the citrus top notes. Totally addictive.

After finishing a sample of this and then really missing it once I'd used it up I ended up buying a bottle, this is the second time in 2 years that I've had a real craving for a scent like that so this really did make an impression on me. Magnolia Nobile is a happy scent, its sophisticated and grown up without feeling heavy, stuffy/mature and without feeling immature at the same time. The opening is citrussy and bright with citron, bergamot and lemon popping out initally before starting to settle down to a citrussy magnolia musk, I can detect some patchouli for the first 30 minutes which then subsides, a wonderful vanilla/sandalwood combination is also present in the background which adds some creaminess to the drydown and takes away some of the sharpness from the citrus notes. This really puts a smile on my face whenever I spray it on, it reminds me of a strong boss lady, but shes kind, caring and happy but at the same time when she means business, she MEANS business and will not suffer fools gladly, so whilst this is a happy, summer scent it really does have some backbone and makes me feel pulled together. This would be excellent in an office, formal spring/summer events as well as for casual wear during the warmer months. It kind of reminds me of a longer lasting version of Clinique Happy. Longevity is excellent with 7hrs of wear from 3 sprays and a moderate silage which is pleasant but does not intrude or offend (unless you're really heavy handed on the sprayer, in which case anything can become offensive and harsh) 100ml repurchase worthy, signature worthy, a PERFECT scent!

Came upon this fragrance during a 2012 trip to Epcot Center in Orlando. Stumbled across the display at the Italy or Venice area and was over-taken...immediately in-love. Do you know that heady, over-whelming, wonderful olfactory sensation one experiences when entering a high-end parfumerie?? Or the plethora of blended florals you inhale when entering a high-end candle/fragrance shop? THAT is what got me...those fragrances...that fragrance...it was instant love. Magnolia Nobile begins with loads of citrus, which I normally dislike...I do not like fragrances with strong, opening citrus notes. The more this fragrance settles down and remains on skin, the finer it becomes! Staying power is great...silage is super, too. A little does the job. Over-doing the application can be over-powering. This is a HUGE perfume, a BIG one...not for the shy or meek! The combination of citrus (lemon & bergamot), floral (rose & jasmine) and woods (amber, musk) makes this perfume truly unique. This perfume is very feminine but not trendy or juvenile, not hip or lively. While this doesn't smell like the top drawer of grandma's dresser, I would call this a more mature fragrance...not a fun and playful one. Acqua di Parma does not make dozens of "trendy" fragrances; the perfume maker chooses to perfect, develop and modify the "tried and true" base and basic notes. I absolutely love this stuff! It definitely ties as #1 with my other "go-to" fragrance, Frederic Malle "Musc Ravageur." Completely different fragrances but similar in so many ways.

I smelled this today for the first time and I was very impressed! It smells absolutely delicious! Since first sniff I could say the excellent quality of this fragrance. It's so well made and raw material has to be the good stuff! It smells great both on paper and on my skin. It starts very lemony, the best true lemon. Then a full cascade of magnolia and other flowers fell over my head. It smells like being in a garden full of trees in full bloom, both magnolia and hesperids, if any such garden may exist. It stays this way for about 1 hour and 1/2 and then it gradually and slowly fades but the drydown is longlasting. It's a joyful fragrance that makes me feel like in summer shaded by plants under the sun. It's a floral fresh kind of scent, not too complicated, rather complex. A very classy citrus floral. It's also quite a little sweet and I'm happy it is not foody! Magnolia plays a big role here, but at the same time it stays calm, like a reserved white lady who knows her value and doesn't need to show up feistly to prove her existence.It remotely reminded me of Carnal Flower. No mainstream. After 3 hours someone told me it smells like baby talcum (I smell no powder here!) and someone else told me it smells a little like flour! Is it ever possible since I don't like baby powder or flour smell? Weirdness of smelling sense. The bottle is very beautiful and elegant.

It may be the middle of July, but I think I found my summer fragrance! This is so fresh and zesty from the citron and lemon, but still soft and romantic from the magnolia. I get bits of vetiver that keep it on the greener side as opposed to the waxy aspects of magnolia, and just a touch of sandalwood in the base that keeps the fragrance grounded. It is definitely sophisticated, and true to its Italian heritage. I think it's ageless and easy to wear, though it might feel more appropriate to those over 25 and a bit more worldly. I think it is an excellent choice for those who have decided to break away from some of the achingly sweet gourmands out there and want to move on into a more adult fragrance. It's a love and will be trying her jasmine sister next! EDIT - Oh no!! After wearing this for a full day I discovered that I am not getting any of the longevity others seem to be getting! Less than 30 minutes after spraying generously, the scent had all but vanished. Curious to see if I was experiencing some anosmia, I asked others if they could smell it on my, and they could only detect a faint trace when sniffing hard on my wrist and neck. I need to find a way to make this work for me! It is just too beautiful to not wear, and too expensive to respray every half hour! Hopefully there is a lotion or cream I can layer with because I just adore this one.

First sniff reminds of Yes lemon dishwashing liquid, yeak.... which calms down immediately. Next note is sweet magnolia with that freshness left from the lemon... soooo youthful and at the same time sothing. Wonderful!!! When it starts to settles down a joyful fragrance emerges of jasmine, magnolia and only hints of lemon left.... Truly a delightful fragrance! Clean, fresh and feminine ... in a flowerish mature way but at the same time youthful in it ́s character :)) It smells absolutely delicious!!!! Först påminner doften mig om Yes citron diskmedel, yeak......vilket lyckosamt lugnar sig omgående. Fram kommer en doft av ljuvlig magnolia uppblandat med en fräsch ren citrondoft. Såååå ungdomlig men på samma gång lugnande.... Underbar!!! Efter ytterligare ett tag börjar jasmin ta plats, uppblandat med magnolia och svaga toner av citron. Verkligen en ljuvlig doft!!! Ren, fräsch och feminin... på ett blommigt, vuxet och moget vis men samtidigt ungdomlig i sin karaktär :)) Den doftar absolut helt uuunderbart!!!

I came upon this one at Saks by chance, liked it in the bottle, then liked it on paper, then loved it on my skin. I walked around the mall for several hours to see how this fragrance aged on my skin--still loved it, and bought it. I've never made a perfume decision that quickly. The citrus top notes mix beautifully with the white flowers beneath. The jasmine is divine. Like umsultan below, I also pick up the lily of the valley. It smells like my parent's green room when the orange flowers and jasmines are in bloom. This fragrance is not soapy, not very sweet, not musky. Nothing tacky and overblown in this composition. It's tasteful. I just love it. Update: The more I use it, I'm finding that I'm conscious all day of a heavy licorice-like note, and the citrus that I thought I picked up when I first tried it is no longer a note to my nose. Still a lovely floral scent.

Today is my first day of wearing this. I am very pleasantly surprised. I've been looking for a good magnolia that includes a bit of lemon. There are lots of magnolias throughout the world, (note the number of pink blossoms in the photos) but the one I grew up with is the huge, creamy white blossom with a hint of lemon at the center. It's been very elusive as a perfume. Magnolia Nobile is very close. I love that it opens with an array of citrus notes. I wish the middle notes were stronger on magnolia, but the floral blend is pleasing, nonetheless. I have to admit I have resprayed twice today before I fully allowed the base notes to develop, so I can't really speak to the transition. I hesitated to wear this today because it's very cold outside. I shouldn't have worried. This is a great cold weather perfume. I can see it turning into a year-round favorite.

Citrus accord? yes; but be patient, the citrus calms down just a little within aprox. 30 min. This is exactly how magnolia grandiflora smells (citrus note included.) Go outside, find a grandiflora tree. Yes the one with the big white flower! You'll see... this is simply GORGEUS. I know it's price is high, but so is the quality. I find Magnolia Nobile has much more projection/sillage (in my case moderate) than for example: Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria line, Prada's Infusion line, or Hermes' Jardin line. It also has more longevity (in my case moderate). All other fragrances just mentioned, except Infusion d'Iris, turn into a skin scent for me rather quickly, in about 2 to 3 hours. While Magnolia Nobile continues to project approximately 4 to 5 hours, and it lives longer as a skin scent. So, I say enjoy it! This to me, is the perfect spring/summer fragrance.

I just got my mini sample of this. impression: Love at first sniff. i Love floral perfumes. but its hard to find the perfect floral these days, floral perfumes are either soapy or candied. this one, although many says its more citrus-y than floral. i dunno! yes, its fresh like summer fruits. but to my nose first thing i smell is magnolia then tuberose. and on my skin i can even smell lily of the valley!(although its not written there) its so fresh and i can tell this is made with high quality ingredients, the notes blends very well. this is my first experience with Acqua di Parma perfumes. I cant wait to test other perfumes from this brand.

I love it! However, as many of you already mentioned, it doesn ́t last too long. On me it ́s very delicate, beautiful, ellegant, soft, pure and more sweet than citrus notes appear...some girls complained that they felt too much citrusses, I don ́t feel any - but my ph does it always with fragrances :)) on me everything smells sweet, event the freshest colognes, that ́s why I must be careful about too heavy vanilla fragrances...but this one is just beautiful...like home..like love...like romantic evening with the hint of wind colored by magnolia... I wish it could last longer, cause for that price it deserves it...

DIVINE. This fragrance has nothing but personality. It is multifaceted, and meant for a woman who is the total package. It is exactly what you think it is, and yet not even close. It is interesting. This perfume unfolds various aspects of her personality depending on her mood, the weather, the time of day, the rate of her heartbeats. Sometimes heady and woody, sometimes wet, languid blooms, other times clean, simple, naked, and unapologetic. Lemon tart at high tea? Yes. A bed drenched in blossoms, bruised, raw, and feisty? Yes. Meeting a lover in the fallen leaves of early October? Most definitely.

This is like a fairy tale. Picture a mist of sparkling lemon floating around a mythical castle. A surrounding moat of Venetian cream custard is where the fairies set sail in miniature boats of woven vetiver or a single rose petal, whipping the custard into a frenzy with their tiny vanilla bean oars. Parasols with sandalwood ribs open, so onlookers from the turrets can take flight on the voluptuous winds...I'm in love with this scent. It's a bright & tangy lemon custard concoction that isn't exactly a gourmand, and has quite good performance for the citrus which stays around during the drydown.

By the notes, this should big a big white floral. It's more of a delicate white floral. It's very fresh with delightful citrus - oh, how I miss that lemon note of yore! - and then such a delightful blend of flowers, like the world's most beautiful small bridal bouquet. I like big white florals in the summertime, for those hot summer nights, with the powerful jasmine and tuberose, scents like the great Fracas. But this is perfect for late spring, early summer . . . an ideal June wedding fragrance. And best of all, it lasts and lasts! I'm delighted. Signature seasonal fragrance worthy.

So so beautiful! It's not a soliflore so if you expect a true magnolia you would probably be disappointed. It's very lemony but not too fresh. More like the rind of lemon, paired with pretty magnolia notes. It has a heaviness to it, something with weight, maybe vetiver? Very natural. Luxiourious but effortless. It's very grown up but imo would smell wrong in too serious settings. I would personally only wear this in warm weather and dressed in my most feminine clothing, otherwise I wouldn't feel comfortable. To me it has quite a sillage for being a citrus-floral!

This screams ELEGANCE and feminine energy. I imagine a beautiful girl or woman staying at a high end resort in Italy wearing a gorgeous linen dress carrying an hermes picnic basket handbag. It smells like the perfect mix of florals with just a dash of citrus and can work day or at a beautiful ball. The yellow juice makes me think of liquid sunshine and works very well with the classic packaging and scent. Longevity is great, lasts well over 7+ hours on me. Try to buy it on sale though, quite expensive.

Undoubtedly a beautiful scent on my vegetarian skin. A citrus opening but with plenty of magnolia as well. It rings like a beautiful olfactory bell. Bright, vivacious and very classy. A shame about the slight chemical like backdrop. There is something very Annick Goutal about this lovely. Expensive and very Continental. Well blended but there is not much depth to it. One to wear on days when you want to feel special. Your best outfit on. It's sad that it doesn't last long but not that surprising.

I really like this perfume. I love the lemon, it is sharp, mouth watering and delicious. The magnolia is soft and gentle, too much magnolia can be headache inducing for me. This perfume has just got it right. I also find this perfume fresh and very uplifting, very good in hot weather. Also good in winter puts a spring in your step. I would regard this perfume as different and not old fashioned. There is a quality about this perfume and it is very Italian.

I absolutely looove this perfume! ❤️ Anybody who looks at my favourites and perfumes that I own can easily figure out that I relly like fresh citric scents and this one is just like fresh Positano lemons in a bottle! It takes me back to Italy every time I wear it and it just makes me feel like I am walking down the beach in Positano or Capri with the sun warming up my skin and a little sea breeze helping me refresh my mind. Beautiful scent!

Easily becoming a big love. I wish I pulled this out more during the high heat of mid summer but I was put off by how feminine this leans as I reach for more unisex offerings. I can see it being a bright song for crisper autumn days however. The longevity and sillage work appropriately to present the charm of this perfume, not too beast mode but always present. It’s sweet and vivacious, it’s classy but warm. It’s mellow and yellow, baby