Aqua Sextius

I love this scent, I'll be honest. Nowadays, I am approaching the "bottom line", that is to say, I am about to see the emptiness in my flask. I've only been intending writing a review on this masterpiece. This fragrance is so complex and multi-faceted. It sometimes happens that I can smell a few single notes: the pine tree needles, the musk, the cedar and the tea. Notwithstanding my inept investigations, each and every day, when I wear the scent, I am in the "kingdom not of this world". Aix-en-Provence? Alas, I have never been to The City of 100 Fountains. I wish I had been there. If Aqua Sextius truly renders "le entourage" of the resort, it have to be one of the most beautiful and most wonderful places on Earth. I believe that Julien and Madalina did bear witness to the truth. BTW, they are very amiable, super kind, cheerful and down-to-earth persons. Their main virtue is that they are discovering the beauty of the world - in the form of marvellous odours - and they do enjoy sharing the findings with us, perfume enthusiasts. The juice is very concentrated. I use it sparingly and hence reach the longevity that exceeds 12 hours "in neutral". Taking into account its "sillage", it is neither a monster nor a skin scent. Well, lest there should be any misunderstanding, Aqua Sextius projects subtly but it does draw the attention of people in a wearer's immediate vicinity. Both thumbs up!

I bought this on a dream visit to Mazzolari in Milan which has every perfume In the world. I said to the guy “I have 300 perfumes but I want the best fresh/aquatic that I don’t have, that’s an EDP or better, what would you suggest”. He cringed but luckily it only took 4 suggestions before we found one I didn’t have/had, being this. The guy was amazing, if you haven’t been there and love perfumes it worth visiting Milan just for this - you seriously could spend a few days there... Amazing Aquatic! This is what Givenchy Insense Ultramarine would be if it was done properly, not synthetic and all grown up! A bit of a contradiction. Moderate yellow florals (white in reality with help from lemon) on a bed of not too salty sea water and a breeze over the top. A contradiction because I often can feel a strong syrupy floral that sometimes makes me think that that’s all I’m wearing and then it flits suddenly and I get the green oceanic airy aquatic vibe and then they merge giving you this uplifting summery vibe like your in a field of flowers on a windy sea cliff. Absolute powerhouse in performance from an Extrait no less and would easily be the penultimate aquatic For me edging out Aqua Di Gio Profumo and Jacques Fath green Water. Exceptionally unique in build quality putting it in a class of its own.

WOW. I am digging this. I don’t think I have ever smelled anything quite like it; and I own and have sampled MANY fresh aquatic style perfumes—many of which are in the “this reminds me of” section of this very fragrance. The performance is stellar, far exceeding my expectations. My only down side is how it can seem at certain times—albeit very briefly—a little disjointed and or chaotic. It’s weird because I’ll catch whiffs and think “oh my god these notes are glorious together, catching and identifying them individually one by one; but then a moment later they seem like they’re almost superimposed upon each other as if it’s two or more different fragrances sprayed at the same time. That said those moments are very far and few between, and last for mere seconds; so I’d say on the whole I find it to be quite a successful, if not a remarkable composition. Also, I don’t see anything in the notes to corroborate my suspicions but does anyone else get a heavy salty, vanillic ambergris in the base? Like this dry down is SWEET on my skin. It almost reminds me of the base of EBK’s “Ruby N Vanilla Intense”. I mean it’s absolutely delicious, so I am very happy, but wow was that the last fragrance I expected this so-called freshie to associate this one with. Anyone get that vibe?

Aqua Sextius captures the sensation of a summer morning in Aix-en-Provence, sitting beside a stone fountain with a chilled grapefruit spritz in hand, resting beneath the shade of a fig tree as a salty Mediterranean breeze carries hints of pine across sun-warmed stone. The fragrance opens with sparkling grapefruit, juicy lime, and fresh mint, creating a bright and cooling citrus freshness. The heart blends green fig with salty sea air and crisp pine needles for a refined Mediterranean feel. The dry down reveals oakmoss, ambergris, and cedarwood, adding smooth depth and understated elegance. Aqua Sextius is more than a summer fragrance. It is an olfactory portrait of a place, a memory, and a fleeting Mediterranean moment preserved in a bottle. Performance is impressive for a summer fragrance, with excellent longevity and a refreshing trail that lasts throughout the day.

I really like Aqua Sextius,... a lot! If it would not be for the hefty price tag I would definitely buy a bottle at some point. To me it smells really good and complex enough. It really takes me through the 3 different stages it's build on. First there's this wonderful fresh citrus opening with a distinct tea note and a touch of mimosa, sweet and delicate. Then in the mid phase I can clearly detect sea notes, fig and a hint of pine. In the dry down it gets slightly balmy with labdanum and amber. The hefty price tag is explainable due to the fact it's an extrait de parfum. I find it has good longevity! I would love to have it, but... not for that price I guess :(