Acqua

Surrendiptic purchase. Wanted a new ‘cologne’ like scent - a freshie and this was presented after a number which I already owned. This is a cologne version with florals if you like. For me it’s the freesia which Indetected only to find out just now it is a note listed rounded, brightened and bodied out with slightly juicy pear. The musk giving it depth. Whilst leaning a tad female the clean laundered smell is brisk, refreshing and not quite typical. The only comparable I know I own which is Fazzolari/Fzotic Pantoum which is slightly more citrus and indeed cologne like or L’Italien which is heavy citrus Neroli with a gorgeous floral body. All of these power away and this is a nice addition and ironically possibly the stronger performing in the SMN EDP range.

I visited their Firenze location last month, where I sniffed this for the first time. It was beautiful. My friend, who is not a "perfume person," sprayed it on her wrist, and it was love at first sniff for her. The longer she had it on, the better it smelled. I already had a bottle of Tuberosa in hand, ready to purchase, but I decided I liked Aqua enough to get it, too. Longevity is excellent. Sillage is very good; however, I don't wear my scents for other people. I wear them for myself. One spritz to my cleavage is all it takes, and I can smell it all day and into the next morning. It could be unisex, even tho I think it's more feminine. It's pricey, but worth it, IMHO.

I loved the quality of the Fragrances in Santa Maria della Novella. This is no exception, apart from the beautiful work of art of bottle and package, the scent in skin is floral somewhat fruity but not exceptional sweet so this is very nicely unisex. It has a drydown that i can describe as somewhat fresh, airy and green from a flowers scent, but not floral focused. This for me might be the "acqua". Wonderful scent, beautiful for women and men. Elegant and not a loud fragrance at all which i loved.

i had the privilege of trying this on in Florence and it was love at first sniff. it reminds me a lot of the sadly discontinued Acqua di Gioia, which i miss to this very day. an absolute must-have for warmer seasons.

sitting near a fountain in a beautiful courtyard at a very expensive hotel in italy. so simple and lovely