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

I just got this fragrance in the mail yesterday. This is my second Salvatore Ferragamo fragrance and I love it. I can really smell the violet and mint. I love the opening, it is fresh and summery. I am going to take this fragrance (for day wear) on my trip to Europe in two weeks.

lovely acquatic fragrance, ozonic aromatic blue and kind of floral. has vibes of Bleu de chanel on the drydown but not a clone. good for any age any occasion.women love these kind of ozonic fresh frags on men, good longevity and more polished than many other acquatics 8/10

I love this cologne! I blind bought it and I do not regret it. Does smell similar to Bleu De Chanel but a little bit different. It has a spicy note that I really like. Smells very nice and fresh, perfect for summer and spring time. Perfect for a night out as well

This is a great, cheap aquatic meets Bleu de Chanel. Very inoffensive and perfect for work in the warmer months. Longevity isn't the best but that's as expected of an aquatic. Just decant and you're good. 8/10, will buy again.

This is my go-to scent for summer! It's fresh and clean thanks to the mint and lemon, but also has a nice depth from the sea notes and lavender. Definitely a winner!

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Great versatile scent. In a ballpark with Acqua di Gio and Bleu de Chanel. Great quality for the price by master perfumer Alberto Morillas

A lovely fragrance held back by poor longevity. It smells a bit green but not earthy or anything like that more like an aquatic green.

A really fresh version of Bleu De Chanel. Good longevity, desent sillage. Buy this guys, you wont be sorry. Safe blind buy.

bleu de chanel and gio mix, wonderful combo. Very fresh, uplifting with some musky, woody notes.

Very nice but you have to give it time to settle before the true smell to come out!!!!

Great summer fragrance. Very affordable.

Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Men EDT opens with a moderate projection of sweet, citrus, and spicy accords. The opening is very pleasant, fresh, and inviting. The mint and lemon leaf create a cooling green, sour, and slightly spicy accord; the geranium and lavender are the floral note, not prominent but noticeable, the lavender is one or two steps above the geranium. The rosemary is the spicy note, just a soft touch; the sea notes are noticeable and it gives the fragrance a fresh, salty, oceanic breeze. As the fragrance commences to dry-down, the patchouli and vetiver create a faint green touch, the musk is a projecting accord but not prominent as a note. Finally, the labdanum adds a soft ambery, sweet, fruity, and woody accord. The sweet and fruity accords of the labdanum are noticeable as soon as the fragrance is applied and they give this fragrance its sweetness character. The only noticeable opening to a dry-down change in this fragrance is the citrus notes that are sharper during the opening but relax a bit towards the dry-down. Once Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Men EDT has reached its full dry-down, it can be summarized as a moderate projection, sweet, citrus (lemon leaf), green (mint), woody, and marine fragrance with some spicy, and soft floral accords. The fragrance feels airy, blue, breezy, diurnal, energizing, fresh, fruity, gentle, minty green, inviting, masculine but not for much, mild, modern, natural, nicely-blended, oceanic, playful, relaxing, mildly salty, sour, sporty, sweet, versatile, white, slightly woody, young, and very pleasant. BATCH REVIEWED: 2019 (#2019BAR1). WOW RATING: 8/10. A very pleasant blue fragrance. DISLIKE RATING: 0/10. This fragrance contains no offensive notes. UNIQUENESS: 4/10. Blue fragrances are very common. MASS APPEAL: 10/10. This is a fragrance that people will easily like. PROJECTION: 3/10. Moderate to low, about 3 feet around the wearer. SILLAGE: 3/10. Moderate to low, about 3 feet behind the wearer. APPLICATION: 6 atomizations. More will improve longevity and projection. LONGEVITY: 3/10. Moderate to low, about 3 hours with 2 of projection, then it drops quickly. SEASONS: Spring, summer. OCCASIONS: Outdoor gatherings, gym, office, casual, holidays, romantic, dating, clubbing. This is an office-friendly fragrance. VERSATILITY: 6/10. This is a great scent for the warmer months. GENDER: Advertised as masculine, the resulting scent is unisex. AGES: Any. RECOMMENDATION: Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Men EDT can be found discounted for about $25, it is a very pleasant fragrance, highly versatile for the warmer months, its longevity could be better but its cost/value is favorable compared to its price. This is a great buy. BLIND-BUY: Yes, but only if you are familiar with its main notes. SIMILAR: These fragrances in the same genre. Bleu De Chanel EDP is the king of blue fragrances featuring citrus, balsamic, woody, and smoky accords; Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau Intense is a solid citrus, spicy, woody and marine fragrance; Versace Dylan Blue is fantastic blue fragrance featuring citrus, amber, spicy, and aquatic notes; English Laundry Riviera which combines woody, fruity, and spicy accords but its performance is in the low side; Armaf Shades Blue is an affordable citrus, green, spicy and woody fragrance; Ralph Lauren Polo Ultra Blue is lemon verbena, basil and aquatic fragrance, very pleasant; Ferrari Cedar Essence Men EDP is a citrus, pine green and woody, but lacks performance; Jimmy Choo Blue Men EDT is a woody and fresh fragrance with low performance; Salvatore Ferragamo - Acqua Essenziale Blue Men EDT is a basic woody and citrus fragrance; Versace Pour Homme (Signature) EDT is a good citrus and green fragrance, very versatile; YSL Y Men EDP an impressive ginger, apple, bergamot, and woody fragrance; Chrome United Men EDT is a green, citrus, and spicy fragrance with moderate projection; Azzaro Chrome Men EDT is a very pleasant citrus, woody, and white floral fragrance; Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Men EDT is a pleasant citrus, green, woody and marine fragrance. SUMMARY: A moderate projection, sweet, citrus (lemon leaf), green (mint), woody, and marine fragrance with some spicy, and soft floral accords. The fragrance feels airy, blue, breezy, diurnal, energizing, fresh, fruity, gentle, minty green, inviting, masculine but not for much, mild, modern, natural, nicely-blended, oceanic, playful, relaxing, mildly salty, sour, sporty, sweet, versatile, white, slightly woody, young, and very pleasant.

Acqua Essenziale was conceived to become a signature fragrance that celebrates a man's real style, combining the essence - as the highest form of authenticity - and water - as the most natural element. The official composition lists notes of grapefruit, mint, mandarin and lemon leaves at the top of the olfactory pyramid. They dive into a body with notes of geranium, rosemary, lavender, and Cascalone (Firmenich's compound, which confers ozonic and aldehyde smell, widely used in marine/aquatic fragrances and is commonly described as a "marine accord"). Finally, the base is woodier and contains notes of patchouli, vetiver, labdanum, and Helvetolide (Firmenich's compound, which gives a musky smell, sometimes with fruity nuances). When touches the skin, Acqua Essenziale behaves like a typical fruity and marine blue scent, until some surprises happen. In fact, it is classified as aromatic-fougère, but I feel its evolution towards the aromatic-aquatic. Right off the bat, the fruity nuances of grapefruit and mandarin are the most noticeable. Soon after, a sour facet appears, in the same style of petitgrain, thanks to the leaves of the lemon tree. And the mint also appears and brings an even more refreshing side, which begins to disguise the fruity nuances of before. Right in the early minutes, there is an evolution at the top of the olfactory pyramid, which is not something very common to feel like this, horizontally. In the second evolutionary stage, the fragrance begins to behave in a more aromatic way, when the geranium brings a menthol aspect and the rosemary (known as the Sea Dew) results in herbal and fresh facets, bringing a green touch to a cologne that seems so blue. Finally, the fragrance becomes denser, as if it were a wet wood, thanks to the mixture of patchouli and vetiver, in which all its woody content seems to have been dipped in a liquid musk. And the labdanum in this composition ends up giving a slightly sweet touch. So far, we have a great fresh and masculine fragrance, with the typical signature of Alberto Morillas and satisfactory result. The great surprise lives in the fact that made me increase the text of this analysis, because I was forced to admit that I was mistaken, in a first impression, as reported below. I got scared when I read countless comparisons between Acqua Essenziale and Bleu de Chanel (2010). In particular, I saw no resemblance and thought that perhaps people were referring to the Eau de Parfum version, which I do not know. And from what I saw, I was not the only one to disagree. As I was wearing the fragrance, I decided to give in to curiosity and one day I decided to take a comparative test on my skin. And here's the truth: the fragrances are very distinct until both reach a same moment in the drydown. This happens after about an hour, when common notes result in similar accords and then, they really look alike. And as time passed, the more similar they became. The biggest difference is that Acqua Essenziale was not exhaling as much as Bleu, besides presenting a slightly more aquatic scent. In this case, people were not lying and I understand, perfectly, when they referred to this perfume as an aquatic version of Bleu de Chanel EDT. If this fragrance were in a bottle named Bleu Acqua, it would be quite convincing.

For $15 at Marshall's you aren't gonna be dissapointed. It's a typical aquatic sure, but it's a nice smelling one. I really don't think its screechy or synthetic. You can overspray it. It doesn't smell cheap, but it doesn't smell of Chanel quality. Don't let the BDC comparisons lead you to purchasing this, as it is not even remotely a substitute. If you are standing at a rack store, holding this bottle in your hand and considering whether you should buy it, do so. You will not experience buyer's remorse. Maybe at first, when you realize it is fairly generic. You'll think to yourself, "damn, I did it again. Wasted my money on a mediocre fragrance because I just wanted a new fragrance." Sure, I've been there. But when you start to put it on after you shower, in the morning, to bed, out to run an errand, you realize that it was a really good buy, because it's a dumb reach that doesn't suck, is cheap, and won't offend anyone. It smells good. You can layer it with something else that is also light and sweet to give it more character. Layering is cool if you can do it correctly. It's not a lady killer, but ladies may like it. I don't know, I don't do this for the fame. Warm weather, day time. Not like BDC. Buy it if it is cheap. Good "summer cheapie".

Smells similar to Belu De Chanel. Doesn't skimp on quality. This is the deal for anyone who wants to have an Aquatic. For the money, this is the best thing out there in this genre. Look at who made this stuff....the nose behind it. How on earth this stuff isn't crazy priced high is driving me nuts. I guess Ferrigamo's marketing dept lead needs to be fired. This stuff is crazy awesome for this style and should be selling like hotcakes. I'm not extremely into aquatics and prefer the colonia because its my style, but this stuff is one of the better aquatics I own. It's a more fresh Bleu De Chanel.really. I hate making such a close comparison though because it makes it sound like a copy and its not. The stuff I have that this compares to is Success by Trump, Nautica Voyage, Bleu De Chanel, Acqua Di Gio, and Perry Ellis Red. It leans more towards the Nautica Voyage, Success, Bleu De Chanel aqua type, but it is a bit more ready for high heat than those. I'd chose this over those here in the Summer of Texas as I think it would be less cloying. One of the best Aquatics on the market. .......have no idea why it is selling at marshall's for 12 bucks. Crazy.

Acqua Essenziale could easily be called Versace Dylan Blue Sport, or something like that. Provided you spray it on heavily enough, it will eventually dry down to something very, very similar in vibe to Dylan Blue. On its way to the dry down, it's just light, clean and unobtrusive -- your quintessential safe scent, if you will. But... due to absolutely abysmal warm weather performance, you really have to overspray this stuff. Don't get me wrong, as I really like the way it smells -- clean, balanced and ever so slightly incensey. It really is a super-versatile crowd pleaser, but it just doesn't perform well unless you douse yourself in it. Tell you what, though -- if they ever came up with an EDP version of this stuff, I think it would do very well in the market. That said, it's super cheap for what it is, and I don't mind reapplying it now and again. Kind of makes me wonder whether -- in spite of this being more of a spring-summer type scent -- whether it might actually perform better in cooler weather. Time will tell. In the meantime, I will probably buy another bottle when I eventually run out.

When likening this to Bleu de chanel EDT no they do not smell identical, however, Both are clean, airy, refined blue fragrances with some sex appeal, that definitely make you smell “like you have your stuff together”. Both are unisex in my opinion. Both are mass pleasing. This one happens to be a quarter of the cost. This one smells slightly more designer, alittle cheaper and sporty aquatic. Once in a while you will catch a whiff of this and will be vaguely reminded of something you once smelled on a guy, which may or may not have been BDC EDT authentic or not, or was is Versace homme?? Once you get into the realm of popular blue fragrances, things start to smell similar. Will the people in your office know the difference, or care? No. Most people will just think or say you smell good. This one is certainly worth smelling and worth buying for the average joe or jane. I did blind buy and have zero regrets. Chanel’s have a perfumey undertone that doesn’t work on my skin, so I will opt for this.

This is very pleasant and super familiar. None from those in the RMO section seems the one that I'm trying to pin. The mint is very noticeable in the opening. It is balanced well with the citruses. Performance is not too great. This is apparent on first spray since it was a bit on the lighter side. So, you prolly have to respray later. You will find that this will stand out on a market where everyone is piggybacking on the success of a DNA through duping and putting out endless blues, elixirs, parfums, and extraits. Update: After a few hours, I finally remembered the fragrance that this reminded me of, Ferrari Essence Musk. That one is rougher and screechier tho and the mint is dialled way up. This is well blended and more balanced. Comparing them reveals why. Similar accords, sharing quite a few notes! Update 2: Okay, after the mint dies down, this takes on an ADG Profondo vibe. I forgot about that.

Acqua Essenziale is an aquatic, woody fragrance. It opens with sharp citrus and herbal notes (including rosemary) before transitioning into notes that on me develop a somewhat salty quality; these are likely the marine notes. This combination of marine notes and woodiness is what lingers on my skin for the remainder of the fragrance's wear. It is an excellent choice for warm days (like the ones currently experienced in Mexico) and for sports activities, as it provides an energizing feel. It is also very affordably priced. While the scent may not be particularly original, it is pleasant and offers good value. I believe it is a worthwhile option for someone just starting to build a fragrance collection. I find it suitable for any age; it has a longevity of approximately six hours and low projection.

This is a nice fragrance. Although I generally dislike heavy patchouli this one is tolerable. The opening immediately reminds you of BDC minus the incense. This fades after just 30mins-1 hour and it becomes a creamy, fresh, aquatic, musky, sweet, patchouli scent that creates an effortless gentle cloud around you. No screeching notes here, this fragrance is as smooth as silk. I agree that the performance is so-so. It's similar to most other aquatics that Alberto Morillas makes. They project for about an hour and then last as a skin scent for another 5-6 hours and then are probably not detectable by anyone around you. I enjoy this kind of performance. Powerhouse fragrances that blast out entire rooms and last 15 hours are not always my cup of tea. Very nice indeed! Fresh, creamy, patchouli.

Me gusta mucho, es un perfume que siento un poquitin dulce, nada empalagoso. es un aroma muy ligero nada abrumador, tiene una proyeccion mas personal, me parece un aroma rico y se puede comprar a ciegas, solo no esperar una super proyeccion o duracion, es un perfume como para estar con tu pareja cerquita sin que resulte empalagoso o estruendoso. lo que mas resalta a lo largo del secado es la nota acuatica, una nota acuatica no tan intensa como en el montblanc legend spirit, es algo mas suave, quiza sea ese ligero aroma floral que se combina buy bien que lo hace sentir suave. en mi experiencia con el perfume buena compra, pero si lo que imaginas es un aroma rico que puede utilizarse en fiestas y reuniones creo que va quedar corto, pero para una cita, oficina, esta genial

I blind-bought a full bottle of this based on a "Best New Summer Cologne" list on Men's Journal website. But when I first tried Acqua Essenziale, it barely registered with me. In fact, I thought it was weak, and that I had wasted my money. But as fate would have it, I came back to it a little more than a month later and gave it a few more tries. Maybe it was the hotter temperatures of the summer, or perhaps it was a change in how I applied the cologne. Whatever the reason, things turned out markedly better. To me, the bottom notes work together very nicely, and for a good while. So, I'm glad I gave this frag a second chance.

To me this smells a lot like the original Acqua Di Gio and seeing as Alberto Morillas is the perfumer I’m not surprised. If you already have the original or any flankers you can skip this but if you missed out on the original like me, this is a good replacement for it. It’s only $15-$20 and smells really good but isn’t anything unique or exciting but for the price I can’t complain. Gonna be my daily gym scent for me. I also don’t understand the BDC comparisons as it’s not close to it in smell or scent style. This feels more like a Armani flanker. For the price, smell, quality and presentation I’ll give this a 8.5/10

Acqua Essenziale is, as others have noted, a typical acquatic. The opening notes are lemon and basil and smell virtually indistinguishable from Ermenegildo Zegna's Acqua d'Estate Essenza 2007 version, with perhaps a bit more lavender. The heart of the fragrance is basically lavendar and acquatic notes and it just slowly disappears from here. Sillage and longevity are what you would expect. I do agree with those who have said this is a bit of white noise, but it's still nice nonetheless. I wouldn't purchase this myself, but it's a nice acquatic if that's something you'd like to have.

Tested this today in Macy's...what a delightful fragrance that thus far, is working perfectly here in the ridiculous humidity of South Florida! Nothing truly works well here as the temp/humidity changes constantly....Not a huge fan of anything with a major marine note, but his is quite different...The Lavendar note is beautifully prominant and marries well with the sea note...I am taken back in time, someplace, somewhere that for the life of me, is not recognizable yet pleasurable....This is a keeper that will be added to my wardrobe. Molte grazie Salvatore!

I like this quite a bit. The opening to me is extremely similar to Zegna Uomo. However, where Uomo remains linear in it's slightly sharp crispness, Acqua Essenziale dries down to a more rounded, softened scent. I'm guessing it's due to the musklabdanum combo providing a subtle sweetness, but I'm honestly not "scent smart" enough to say for sure. I can see fans of Zegna Uomo, Versace Pour Homme and Acqua Di Gio liking this one. This is definitely a safe blind buy and is surely a crowd pleaser with moderate performance and moderate silage.

This is a first impressions review so take it with a grain of salt; I feel like this is a combo of Yves Saint Laurent's L'homme Libre and Chanel's Bleu De Chanel. This fragrance, and the ones mentioned above, are pretty "blue" smelling. I'm getting upfront a lot of the mint, vetiver, and sea notes. I'm surprised there isn't violet leaf in this. My family doesn't like it even though they love Bleu De Chanel. I'll update on longevity and projection later on with a full review. It also reminds me of an aquatic Roadster by Cartier.

Mildly sweet opening with a fresh, clean and pleasant dry-down. Somewhat light and inviting. I grabbed this at a TJ Maxx for $16.99 thinking it was the Blu version. Upon unboxing and first spray in my car, I realized my mistake... which turned out to be anything but. While there's nothing incredibly unique or remarkable about this fragrance, it just smells great. So easy and versatile to wear. Perfect for any occasion you need a "safe" option. This will be worked into my office rotation. I'm happy with my pick-up. Rating 7/10

I just received a warning from eBay on this. Please check your bottle to see. The chemical is known as Lilal. ***If this info is in error, I apologize, but I did get an alert from eBay. Danger: According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.