Like its name suggests, Acqua Di Parma was founded in 1916 in Parma, Italy, by Italian baron Carlo Magnani.
He created the first fragrance, Colonia, as a personal expression of his love for Italy and its sunny and elegant lifestyle before going on to release an incredible line-up of Italian-inspired scents. Acqua Di Parma celebrates the art and culture of Italy, using natural ingredients and traditional craftsmanship.
Over the years, it’s expanded its product range to include a variety of fragrances inspired by different regions and aspects of Italy. Some of these are Colonia Essenza, a modern interpretation of the original Colonia, Blu Mediterraneo, a line of fragrances that evoke the spirit and aromas of the Mediterranean coast, and Le Nobili, a collection of feminine and floral scents.
Looking to step into the world of Acqua Di Parma perfumes? We’ve rounded up all of our top scents from the brand below.
Blu Mediterraneo Mandorlo Di Sicilia by Acqua Di Parma
If you’re looking for a fragrance that transports you to the sunny, enchanting island of Sicily in southern Italy, you might want to try Blu Mediterraneo Mandorlo Di Sicilia. This gorgeous perfume offers a sweet caress of fresh star anise and Italian citrus with green almond and ylang-ylang. Its base notes of cedarwood, vanilla, and white musk add extra warmth and depth to this captivating scent.
Recommended related fragrances: Bright Crystal by Versace, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Perfume by Dolce & Gabbana, Euphoria by Calvin Klein
Acqua Di Parma Oud by Acqua Di Parma
Acqua Di Parma Oud is a sophisticated, mysterious fragrance that combines the richness of oud wood with fresh and spicy notes. It smells like a journey to the Orient, with hints of bergamot, orange, coriander, amyris, and musk. This is a perfume that makes you feel confident and elegant, but also adventurous and exotic. It’s not too overpowering, but it lasts for a long time on the skin. It’s a unique and luxurious scent that you’ll always get compliments on.
Recommended related fragrances: L’eau D’issey (Issey Miyake) Perfume by Issey Miyake, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Perfume by Dolce & Gabbana, Love Of Pink Perfume by Lacoste
Acqua Di Parma Colonia by Acqua Di Parma
Acqua Di Parma Colonia is a classic, timeless fragrance that captures the essence of Italian elegance. It’s a citrusy and floral scent that blends zingy top notes of lemon, orange with a floral heart of lavender, rosemary, rose, and jasmine and a rich, intense base of amber and musk. This is a perfume that makes you feel refined and sophisticated: a versatile and unisex scent that you can wear for any occasion.
Recommended related fragrances: Paloma Picasso Perfume by Paloma Picasso, Paris Perfume by Yves Saint Laurent, Ysatis Perfume by Givenchy
Blu Mediterraneo Bergamotto Di Calabria by Acqua Di Parma
Blu Mediterraneo Bergamotto Di Calabria by Acqua Di Parma is a fragrance inspired by the beautiful and intense land of Calabria, where the best bergamot grows. Blending that all-important core note of bergamot with citrus, ginger, cedarwood, vetiver, musk and more, it smells like a relaxing day in the Mediterranean, with a touch of spice and woodiness to bring it all together.
Recommended related fragrances: Armani Si Perfume by Giorgio Armani, Black Opium perfume by Yves Saint Laurent, Versace Eros Perfume by Versace
Acqua Di Parma Colonia Ambra
Searching for a perfume that’s sophisticated, mysterious, and luxurious all at once? Acqua Di Parma Colonia Ambra is the bottle to reach for. A captivating scent, it has a woody and resinous character, with hints of citrus, rose, patchouli, vanilla, and musk. IIt’s made with natural ingredients, presented in a beautiful bottle that’s inspired by the Art Deco style.
Recommended related fragrances: Good Girl Perfume by Carolina Herrera, Modern Muse Perfume by Estee Lauder, Versace Pour Femme Dylan Blue Perfume by Versace
Blu Mediterraneo Arancia Di Capri by Acqua Di Parma
Blu Mediterraneo Arancia Di Capri by Acqua Di Parma is a relaxing, luminous, and warm fragrance that captures the essence of the island of Capri. It offers a unique blend of citrus notes including orange, mandarin, and lemon, with spicy and sweet notes, like cardamom, caramel, and musk. The result? A unique scent that evokes the Mediterranean spirit, with its aromas of sun, sea, and nature.
Recommended related fragrances: La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme, The One Perfume by Dolce & Gabbana, Kenzo Flower Perfume by Kenzo
Acqua Di Parma Leather
While most Acqua Di Parma perfumes may be fruity and florally, Acqua Di Parma Leather leans towards the richer, more masculine end of the spectrum. Known for being incredibly versatile (and also office-friendly), this popular scent retains its Italian charm but blends it with something a little more refined, with top notes of raspberry, Brazilian orange, and Sicilian lemon and a heady leather base.
Recommended related fragrances: Glow Perfume by Jennifer Lopez, Giorgio Perfume by Giorgio Beverly Hills, Still Perfume by Jennifer Lopez
Now that we’ve taken you through the best Acqua Di Parma perfumes, head on over to perfume.com and choose your favorites. Shop our best sellers here.
Georgie Darling is a freelance lifestyle and travel writer from London, England. Her work has been published in ELLE, Yahoo, Red, Grazia, and Tripadvisor, amongst others. When she’s not writing, Georgie spends most of her time travelling to new countries and scuba diving. She’s been an avid fragrance lover since a young age and considers Alaïa by Alaïa Paris to be her signature scent.
