Cedro di Taormina by Acqua di Parma

Brand: Acqua di Parma

Concentration: EDT

What it smells like

A bright Mediterranean citrus fragrance warmed by aromatic lavender and black pepper before settling into a dry, refined cedarwood base.

Is Cedro di Taormina worth it?

How it smells: Opens with citruses, petitgrain and basil, lavender and black pepper at the heart, then dries down to Virginian cedar and vetiver.

Scent Score: 57/100 (Fair). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 34, reputation 86, versatility 87, layerability 49 and value 34, each out of 100.

Scent Character

Citrus · Citrus Woody

EDT · Introduced 2016 · Unisex

Key accords: Citruses, Petitgrain, Basil, Lavender, Black Pepper, Virginian Cedar

Top Notes

  • Citruses
  • Petitgrain
  • Basil

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Occasions: Office, Casual, Outdoor, Date

Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall

Fragrance overview

Cedro di Taormina by Acqua di Parma belongs to the citrus fragrance family. A bright Mediterranean citrus fragrance warmed by aromatic lavender and black pepper before settling into a dry, refined cedarwood base. Cedro di Taormina opens with Citruses, Petitgrain, and Basil. The heart brings Lavender and Black Pepper. It dries down to Virginian Cedar, Vetiver, and Labdanum.

How to wear Cedro di Taormina

On skin, Cedro di Taormina by Acqua di Parma has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDT concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for office, casual, outdoor, and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is 212 Men by Carolina Herrera. Apply Cedro di Taormina first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer 212 Men on top for aromatic lift. Start with 2 sprays Cedro di Taormina : 2 sprays 212 Men and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Cedro di Taormina opens with Citruses, Petitgrain, and Basil.

The heart brings Lavender and Black Pepper.

It dries down to Virginian Cedar, Vetiver, and Labdanum.

What to layer with Cedro di Taormina

  • Carolina Herrera 212 Men bottle

    212 Men by Carolina Herrera

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Citrus and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share petitgrain, lavender, and vetiver.

    Order: Apply Cedro di Taormina first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer 212 Men on top for aromatic lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Cedro di Taormina : 2 sprays 212 Men

  • Maison Crivelli Neroli Nasimba bottle

    Neroli Nasimba by Maison Crivelli

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Citrus and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share petitgrain, vetiver, and labdanum.

    Order: Apply Neroli Nasimba first — its fresh depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Cedro di Taormina over the top for citrus complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Cedro di Taormina : 2 sprays Neroli Nasimba

  • Xerjoff Torino21 bottle

    Torino21 by Xerjoff

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Citrus and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share basil and lavender.

    Order: Apply Torino21 first — its fresh depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Cedro di Taormina over the top for citrus complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Cedro di Taormina : 2 sprays Torino21

  • Bvlgari Aqva Marine Pour Homme bottle

    Aqva Marine Pour Homme by Bvlgari

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Citrus and aquatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share petitgrain, lavender, and vetiver.

    Order: Apply Cedro di Taormina first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aqva Marine Pour Homme on top for aquatic lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Cedro di Taormina : 2 sprays Aqva Marine Pour Homme

  • Vilhelm Parfumerie Basilico & Fellini bottle

    Basilico & Fellini by Vilhelm Parfumerie

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Citrus and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share basil and vetiver.

    Order: Apply Cedro di Taormina first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Basilico & Fellini on top for fresh lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Cedro di Taormina : 2 sprays Basilico & Fellini

Pairings to approach with care

  • Amouage Opus VII Reckless Leather bottle

    Opus VII Reckless Leather by Amouage

    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Opus VII Reckless Leather has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Opus VII Reckless Leather brings a leather contrast to this citrus scent.

    Order: Apply Opus VII Reckless Leather first — its leather depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Cedro di Taormina over the top for citrus complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Cedro di Taormina : 1 spray Opus VII Reckless Leather

  • Montale Chocolate Greedy bottle

    Chocolate Greedy by Montale

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    Not Recommended · 31/99

    Chocolate Greedy has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Chocolate Greedy brings a gourmand contrast to this citrus scent.

    Order: Apply Chocolate Greedy first — its gourmand depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Cedro di Taormina over the top for citrus complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Cedro di Taormina : 1 spray Chocolate Greedy

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Cedro di Taormina?

Cedro di Taormina opens with Citruses, Petitgrain, and Basil. The heart brings Lavender and Black Pepper. It dries down to Virginian Cedar, Vetiver, and Labdanum.

How long does Cedro di Taormina last, and how strong is it?

Cedro di Taormina by Acqua di Parma has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDT concentration.

When should you wear Cedro di Taormina?

It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits office, casual, outdoor, and date.

What layers well with Cedro di Taormina?

212 Men by Carolina Herrera is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Citrus and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share petitgrain, lavender, and vetiver. Apply Cedro di Taormina first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer 212 Men on top for aromatic lift. Start with 2 sprays Cedro di Taormina : 2 sprays 212 Men.

Layering guide

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