Missoni Acqua

Luca Turin has called the original version (orange Missoni) a true masterpiece and has given it 5 stars. Personally, I prefer Acqua version. Yes, it is simplifed, lighter, more innocent. Actually, it is my girly dream came true. I think, it is one of the best juicy aquatic for summer. It gives you the sensation of enjoying yourself by the sea on a cheerful day with a basket of fresh luscious fruit. It sounds a little bit synthetic at the beginning but the drydown gives me the right vibe. I wouldn’t be seeking here some sensuality, mystery or glamour, you get what it seems. Once I was surprised to have met it on a 40- years old business lady in winter, but then I thought that all means are good when you are longing for holidays. I’ve read in the reviews that it is similar to Be Delicious, well, this aquatic is not about apples at all, and in front of Emerald Dream Missoni acqua seems to me more juicy and maybe sweeter. Last spring the consultant (a man) in a shop expected me to choose smth more serious, his hints took shape in one phrase he kept repeating: This one is only for summer, for summer. But then, seeing my serious intentions he gave up and said: Ok, it will be summer soon. So, a year later I enjoy our reunion again.

I had bought an EDT by Missoni called Acqua years ago and I haven’t forgotten its scent. It seemed like the perfect Summer scent – fresh and citrusy like a sea breeze, with a luscious melon note amidst the cool fragrance of the florals – lily of the valley, iris and narcissus. It seems like a Mediterranean summer, with the sea a calm and brilliant lapis lazuli blue on the skyline and the vibrant sun beating down. I wore it over a long, hot Summer and got compliments, although I did feel that the longevity was not that great. The more I wore it however, the more I liked it, until alas, it was discontinued. I’ve tried hunting for the same sort of thing ever since and nothing has quite matched the beauty or verisimilitude of this aquatic scent, or maybe it was just the beauty of the memory. Anyway, I lashed out today and bought a 50 ml bottle of it on ebay for $240 (postage included). It’s due to arrive just on the beginning of Summer and then I will know whether it is foolish to go chasing after old scents and wiser to just get with the times and choose something new from the retail shelf like Ocean di Gioia by Armani.

I have been trying this one for a few days now, and am I the only one that smells cucumber? It is very pleasant, nonetheless. I feel as if I am young fresh dewy all over again every time I sniff my wrists... which I can't seem to stop while wearing this! My husband likes this, too.. which is very rare for us. (his most used comment when I ask for his opinion is that I smell "a bit flowery" which I *think* he dislikes. ? Good thing I usually wear fragrance for ME.. So girls, this is a very fresh and alluring scent, not sexy in a trashy way but more of a just from a rainstorm type thing.. sexy too, no? I just love it! It makes me want to dance in the rain. ^.^

I fell in love with this perfume at first sniff. The melon is juicy and refreshing but there is also a second impression to this fragrance, an impression of something hot and roasted that's kind of what makes me like it so much. Considering Luca Turin's review, this might be the immortelle note he mentioned. All in all, it's a perfect metaphor of summer - it makes me think of the beach, sun, hot sand, white clothing, tanned skin, cocktails. Lasting power on me is very good for an EDT - around 8 hours. And sillage is rather close to the skin but noticeable.

I am sorry some people don't like this fragrance. I love it! I have been selling womens' fragrance for 8 years, so there isn't much that impresses me, but this one gets me. I get compliments every time I wear it (and am embarrassed to tell my customers we don;t carry it at my dept store). I love very fresh and aquatic scents, I am a D&G Light Blue and Armani Acqua Di Gioia girl through and through. I'm just disappointed Nordstrom stopped carrying it and now the prices are jacked up on eBay :(