- Ambra — Amber, woody and citrus; opens with bergamot and orange and dries down to amber and sandalwood.
- Arancia di Capri — Citrus, sweet and musky; opens with orange and italian mandarin and dries down to caramel and musk.
- Bergamotto di Calabria — Citrus, aromatic and woody; opens with calabrian bergamot and citron and dries down to vetiver and benzoin.
- Cedro di Taormina — Citrus, woody and aromatic; opens with citruses and petitgrain and dries down to virginian cedar and vetiver.
- Chinotto di Liguria — Citrus, aromatic and musky; opens with chinotto and mandarin and dries down to musk and cedarwood.
- Cipresso di Toscana — Woody, aromatic and citrus; opens with bergamot and lemon and dries down to vetiver and cedarwood.
- Colonia — Citrus, aromatic and woody; opens with lemon and sweet orange and dries down to vetiver and sandalwood.
- Colonia Intensa — Woody, citrus and aromatic; opens with calabrian bergamot and ginger and dries down to leather and cedar.
- Iris Nobile — Floral, powdery and musky; opens with bergamot and mandarin and dries down to vanilla and musk.
- Mandorlo di Sicilia — Gourmand, vanilla and white floral; opens with bergamot and orange and dries down to vanilla and musk.
- Oud & Spice — Warm spicy, oud and woody; opens with bergamot and raspberry and dries down to oud and patchouli.
- Colonia Club — Citrus, fresh and aromatic; opens with mint and bergamot and dries down to haitian vetiver and ambergris.
- Colonia Essenza — Citrus, aromatic and white floral; opens with bergamot and lemon and dries down to musk and amber.
- Colonia Futura — Citrus, aromatic and woody; opens with lemon and bergamot and dries down to vetiver.
- Colonia Pura — Citrus, floral and woody; opens with bergamot and orange and dries down to cedarwood and white musk.
- Fico di Amalfi — Woody, fruity and fresh; opens with bergamot and grapefruit and dries down to fig wood and cedar.
- Gelsomino Nobile — Floral, woody and musky; opens with mandarin and pink pepper and dries down to cedarwood and musk.
- Ginepro di Sardegna — Woody, earthy and aromatic; opens with juniper and bergamot and dries down to virginia cedar and vetiver.
- Magnolia Nobile — White floral, floral and woody; opens with lemon and bergamot and dries down to musk and amberwood.
- Mirto di Panarea — Aromatic, citrus and fresh; opens with myrtle and basil and dries down to juniper and cedarwood.
- Oud — Woody, oud and citrus; opens with bergamot and orange and dries down to cedarwood and sandalwood.
- Peonia Nobile — Floral, amber and earthy; opens with black pepper and raspberry and dries down to amber and patchouli.
- Quercia — Woody, aromatic and fresh spicy; opens with bergamot and lemon and dries down to oakmoss and patchouli.
- Rosa Nobile — Floral, musky and woody; opens with mandarin orange and bergamot and dries down to musk and cedar.
- Sandalo — Woody, aromatic and citrus; opens with bergamot and lemon and dries down to amber and cedarwood.
- Zafferano — Warm spicy, vanilla and amber; opens with bergamot and mandarin and dries down to tonka bean and vanilla.
What Acqua di Parma smells like
Acqua di Parma's fragrances lean woody, citrus and aromatic. Most sit in the citrus and woody families.
Notes that recur across the range: bergamot, musk, patchouli and lemon. If you like one of these, the others in the line are a safe next try.
In the SCNTMIX catalog the range covers 10 EDT, 10 EDP and 6 EDC.
Where to start with Acqua di Parma
Not sure which Acqua di Parma to try first? These picks come from the catalog data on each profile (the line-up here is 5 for men, 5 for women, 16 unisex).
- Most loved: Acqua di Parma Arancia di Capri — the highest-rated Acqua di Parma profile on SCNTMIX
- Longest lasting: Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile — longevity: 6.9/10 community longevity rating
- For warm weather: Acqua di Parma Colonia Club — a fresh scent listed for spring and summer
- For cold weather and evenings: Acqua di Parma Zafferano — listed for fall and winter
- For the office: Acqua di Parma Ambra — a daytime pick with manageable projection
How to layer Acqua di Parma
Because Acqua di Parma's style leans woody and citrus, it pairs well with a citrus or floral scent on top for lift. Spray the heavier scent first and the lighter one on top. Every Acqua di Parma profile lists the fragrances that layer best with it, and MixMode lets you test a pair before you buy.
Acqua di Parma guides
- What to Layer With Acqua di Parma Arancia di Capri: Best Combinations
- What to Layer With Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria: Best Combinations
- What to Layer With Acqua di Parma Cedro di Taormina: Best Combinations
- What to Layer With Acqua di Parma Chinotto di Liguria: Best Combinations
- What to Layer With Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana: Best Combinations
- What to Layer With Acqua di Parma Colonia Club: Best Combinations
Acqua di Parma FAQ
What does Acqua di Parma smell like?
Acqua di Parma's fragrances on SCNTMIX lean woody, citrus and aromatic, with bergamot, musk and patchouli coming up again and again.
What is the longest-lasting Acqua di Parma fragrance?
On SCNTMIX, Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile has the strongest longevity rating (6.9/10 community longevity rating). Longevity also depends on skin and how much you spray.
Which Acqua di Parma fragrance is best for summer?
Acqua di Parma Colonia Club is the freshest pick in the line for warm weather, listed for spring and summer in its SCNTMIX profile, opening with mint and bergamot.
Where can I buy or sample Acqua di Parma?
Each Acqua di Parma profile on SCNTMIX links to a retailer to buy the full bottle, and to a sample or travel size where one is available, so you can try it before committing.
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