Acqua Essenziale

This is my 5th purchase from the Salvatore Ferragamo house. So far all of them are pretty good and this one is one of my favourites, but it does have some small flaws, and I would just be nitpicking. This is fairly close to Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Blue which for some reason isn’t in the database. I purchased that one blindly and hated it in the beginning, but after allowing it to breathe for a few weeks I ended up blowing through the entire bottle and then purchased another one shortly after. Being that the designer is obviously European, his take on aromatic freshies are unique and slightly underrated in my opinion, and this one hits all of the right notes to my nose. I’m not sure if the pyramid is correct but in the opening that lemon smell I get coming through is just beautiful, and to my nose it’s alot different than western colognes. Like most SF scents there is usually some spices mixed in with the sweet and floral components. There is a lot going on in this so the easiest way to finish my review is to say that if you like Salvatore Ferragamo F then I’m fairly sure you will love this. It’s not the exact same drydown, but it’s a little more green, with some added aquatic notes. It’s light and lasts a short amount of time unfortunately on my skin. I get about 3-4 hours with this stuff, and if I wear it on a hotter day, obviously I can stretch it by a few more hours. This is a solid 7.5/10 for me. It’s well above average and I have to add that I LOVE the mint and lemon leaf opening, and if if this lasted just a little longer I’d bump this up to an 8.5 easily.

This is why I really like Acqua Essenziale: It smells very similar to Bleu but is better suited for the summer, and it completely lacks that rough, caustic synthetic note that pops up in Bleu's opening. It also features a beautiful, watery texture that emanates from its heart, similar to that found it Acqua di Gio. For a summer fragrance, I prefer this quality over Bleu's denser incense-based heart, which at times can feel heavy and unnecessarily complicated. I'm not saying that this is better than Bleu, because I believe Bleu has more depth, complexity, and development than Essenziale, but it is a very nice, incense-less version of "Bleu Light," and has actually managed to take Bleu's one major flaw (the scratchy, harsh opening) and fixed it in favor of a cool, sweet aromatic top that is immediately appealing and pleasant. It also holds pretty well and projects at what I think is the perfect level--not too strong but more than adequate. This is a great choice for a hot day and pretty much suitable for anyone. With so many aquatics out there, it's sometimes difficult to separate the good from the bad and mediocre. Acqua Essenziale certainly deserves a place among "the good." Thumbs up.

One of my favorites! If you like Issey Miyake L'eau Dissey pour homme, Bentley Silverlake, or even a couple more floral leaning fragrances like Burberry Touch or Versache Pour Homme, then you will probably LOVE this one by Ferragamo ... masterfully crafted by Alberto Morillas. The opening is a simple mint and lemon combination ... it is strong but very pleasant and not overpowering at all. After about 10 minutes you get the lavender with a hint of spicy floral notes. The marine/aquatic part of the fragrance is extremely subtle and fresh. The final scent after an hour or so is more of a masculine musk and patchouli that is both slightly spicy and sweet at the same time. This fragrance ROCKS! It's extremely versatile and can be worn most seasons with the exception of maybe cold Winters. I typically only get around 4 hours longevity so it will require additional sprays to make it through the entire day ... which is ok because it's an extremely affordable perfume. As a slightly spicy, fresh scent it should appeal to most age groups.

I'm sniffing around for some new summer fragrances already and this is one that had got away... until now. Very pleasant indeed, aquatic but not just a lightweight burst of alcohol and citrus with little character remaining after, Acqua Essenziale has more substance than that. I get a fresh, sparkling clean accord of lemon leaf and labdanum and sharp grapefruit in the top notes with a hint of lavender too. I can't say I got the mint but it definitely has a cool quality, temperature wise. I get the comparisons to Silver Shadow Altitude and Bleu de Chanel but it's by no means the same kinda reminds me of LOTS of fragrances citrus/marine/fruit/musk/vetiver you get the picture. I can't justify adding this fragrance to my collection as it just falls short on the imagination stakes but I wouldn't blame anyone for getting this and wearing it regularly because it smells good.

IMO Acqua Essenziale smells EXACTLY like a Snow-cone... If you let a Red, White & Blue Snow-cone melt it will turn into that Purple colored liquid, that is EXACTLY what Salvatore Ferragamo's Acqua Essenziale smells like... Scent 10 out of 10 Sillage 5 out of 10 Longevity 5 out of 10 I get 3-4 Hours of Moderate Projection, however the scent is so unique in the best way possible, nothing smells like Acqua Essenziale. Slightly Minty, Sweet, Pleasant & In-Offensive. An Excellent Summer Fragrance & EASILY My favorite of All 3 in the SF Acqua Essenziale Line... Acqua Ezzenziale Colonia is also a Great Citrus/Neroli Spring & Summer Fragrance... IMO Acqua Essenziale BLU is a nice lavender heavy aquatic fragrance & becomes a slightly cloying & spicy.

I bought Acqua Essenziale without much hope. The name to me implies a cologne ( not the way American missuse the word but a real cologne). And I was nicely surprised. No, it isn't groundbreaking and it won't create a vast mass of hardcore followers but it's such attractive, clean and simple fragrance. If you like to mark your territory and presence with strong, obnoxious perfumes then Acqua Essenziale is not for you. It's versatile, safe for work, after gym, dates, Zumba classes, grocery shopping, paragliding and church meetings. But seriously, don't give it too much thought, take it as it is. A simple, light fragrance that will make you feel clean and understatedly classy.

Bert interesting for a blue fragrance. On my skin, it has quite a sweet opening. Mixed with oceanic and fresh notes, kind of like invictus. But if I’m being honest, I like this fragrance more. An absolute steal for $20 or less. Easy blind buy in my opinion, it’s better than most fragrances in its class. Performance could be a LOT better, although in my skin it seems to last more than most people say. Also, this is literally not similar to BDC at all. Like just bc they’re barely in the same fragrance class, doesn’t mean their comparable at all. This literally smells maybe 20% similar at most. It doesn’t need to be a clone though, it is its own fragrance, and I love it

I am surprised I have not reviewed this one yet mainly because it's my signature scent. The reason it became my signature is because it is one of only two or three in my collection that is absolutely intoxicating. I can't get enough of it. There is something about the blending of the mint, lavender, and water notes that becomes something of a catnip for me. I can't offer you a more complex analysis other than that I am afraid. In layman's terms is just freakin' good! The sillage is at least moderate if not slightly better and the longevity is better than average. This is yet another well done Alberto Morillas creation.

I have a soft spot for spring and summer, and this fragrance matches both seasons very well, especially the sping. Acqua Essenziale OG is uplifting, invigorating, and smile-producing, fresh. It’s not intended to ‘panty-drop’ , intrigue, or make you ‘stand out of the crowd’, it doesn’t aim for that. It aims at something more basic and more personal, and it achieves it. When I put this fragrance on a sunny day, the world just turns a bit brighter. On the negative side, its longevity is not the best, around 2-4 hours max. For its price, it’s a definite great fragrance.

I find this fragrance absolutely divine off my skin. It manages to bring a smile to my face every time I catch a whiff. I’m fairly new to the fragrance game and only own 7 frags and have tried around 30. Therefore I cannot confirm nor deny if it’s similar to BDC or ADG, and being so new I feel as though it’s easier to excite me. I bought it for the high heat/high humidity conditions I work in and I have to say it excels, very refreshing! I get good projection for the first 2 hours and about 5 more hours of good periodical whiffage.

Fantastic scent!! Very reminiscent of Bleu de Chanel's dry down right off the bat, minus the rich powdery incense. On its own, Acqua Essenziale can pass off as Bleu de Chanel when smelling it in waft mode. :) I use Bleu on a more noteworthy occasion and use Acqua Essenziale when I want to save my Bleu. The price difference between the two is considerable..... buy Acqua Essenziale, smell great and few will know the difference. Both smell fantastic and fresh! And nothing but compliments from men and women. Two thumbs up!

This has really grown on me and I have been wearing it to work every day for the past few weeks. Its cheap, but doesnt smell cheap. Its a nice somewhat sweet and musky ocean breeze type scent. I just love it. I disagree with the last review regarding performance. 2 sprays - each side of the neck, and then tap your wrists on your neck right after. Lasts ALL DAY in the areas I apply it to. I am actually very IMPRESSED with the great performance! Though I guess its different for everyone.

light fragrance, great if you are a little bit shy ;) perfect for the summer days comming YES, this fragrance is simmilar to Bleu de Chanel (mint, vetiver,patchouli and labdanum) with aquatic feel blended with lavender . I get 6 hours with fair projection Great for work, office, casual wearing and dates at day not sure if its strong enough for night time, but anyway,I'll use it for hanging out with friends Do I recommend it? Yes, good compliments getter Spring and Summer 7.5/10

Well everything has been said, its light , fresh, watery, safe and clean. My husband owns this and I love it. underrated indeed. really suits the summer time and spring because of its soft freshness. This is a safe blind buy especially for the price but even if it was more expensive than it is you can't go wrong. Great scent for working in a professional environment too because it will make you smell polished and pleasant with nothing offensive, strong or sexy.

Really pleasant clean aquatic and slightly aromatic blue leaning light fragrance. I get that fresh mineral cucumber note from it, that sounds weird but smells great. It's not the longest lasting, 4 hours max so if you're out for longer you'll need to reapply -maybe take a decent travel atomiser with you. It's also cheap if you look around (£30 ish for 100 ml) Works well on a 50 something guy like me, not overly sweet.

Acqua Essenziale is wonderful juice. Highly underrated much as a lot of Ferragamo frags are. I have a small bottle that I purchased at Marshall's for $10. I'd pay $10/ounce for this without blinking. This is a bright airy aquatic. The note pyramid does not indicate citrus, but I smell a citric accord. Wonderfully simple aquatic. Testament: bought a second bottle.Second bottle at TJMaxx For $15.

3 weeks ago I ordered this fragrance blindly after reading some reviews. I desperately needed a another dumb reach for the summer/office. Fast forward to 2 days ago I smelled ADG Absolu and fell in love with it. I was determined to buy it next month but I literally sprayed this one onto my wrist and smells quite similar. Knocked two birds with one stone I guess.

If you're looking for a really nice summer fragrance but don't want to go the Acqua di Gio route, then Ferragamo's Acqua Essenziale is a fantastic alternative. Inoffensive, appealing, light, very enjoyable, far more interesting than the boringly linear and viciously priced Chanel Bleu and much less common than Acqua di Gio. Highly recommended.

My ex bought me this one as we smelled it in a mall, because damn. At that time, at 19 years old, this was a twist on the fresh style of fragrances - i remember it being a bit different than what i was used to, which included Issey Miyake L'eau D'issey. Average performer, but solid summer scent that brings me fond memories.

bought 2 bottles !! Love top notes and middle notes, very very very fresh smell, helped me relax. this fragance, with me, top 1 best for male in summer ( higher 30 temp ). 1 : acqua essenziale 2: acqua essenziale colonia 3 : nautica voyage 4: le male in the navy 5: versace eau fraiche accordant with Vietnam's hot weather