Acqua Di Parma is an Italian fragrance brand who started creating citrus unisex fragrances and now have dozens of different scents inspired by Italy. The Signatures Of The Sun range are a series of Eau de Parfums where each fragrance focuses on a single ingredient; this article reviews each perfume and explains what they smell like.
| Perfume | Release | Fragrance Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Camelia | 2019 | Camelia, Clary Sage, Jasmine, Citrus, Musk |
| Osmanthus | 2019 | Osmanthus, Neroli, Peony |
| Sakura | 2019 | Cherry Blossom, Citrus, Jasmine |
| Yuzu | 2019 | Yuzu, Lotus, Mimosa |
| Ambra | 2019 | Ambergris, Wood, Citrus |
| Leather | 2019 | Leather, Smoke Rose |
| Oud | 2019 | Oud, Leather, Orange |
| Quercia | 2019 | Moss, Cedar, Cardamon, Petigrain |
| Sandalo | 2019 | Sandalwood, Lavender, Citrus |
| Vaniglia | 2019 | Vanilla, Heliotrope, Jasmine |
| Lily of the Valley | 2021 | Lily of the Valley, Grapefruit, Jasmine |
| Oud & Spice | 2021 | Clove, Pink Pepper, Oud, Patchouli |
| Zafferano | 2022 | Saffron, Orange Blossom, Wood, Vanilla |
The Acqua Di Parma Signatures Of The Sun fragrances are available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, Harrods, Selfridges, John Lewis, Liberty London and AllBeauty.
Table of Contents
- Acqua Di Parma Camelia
- Acqua Di Parma Osmanthus
- Acqua Di Parma Sakura
- Acqua Di Parma Yuzu
- Acqua Di Parma Ambra
- Acqua Di Parma Leather
- Acqua Di Parma Oud
- Acqua Di Parma Quercia
- Acqua Di Parma Sandalo
- Acqua Di Parma Vaniglia
- Acqua Di Parma Lily Of The Valley
- Acqua Di Parma Oud & Spice
- Acqua Di Parma Zafferano
Acqua Di Parma Camelia
Acqua Di Parma Camelia is quite a citrusy fragrance which feels more aromatic than floral. The Camelia is accompanied by Clary Sage which creates a herbal feel to the scent which combines with musk to create a gentle and calming perfume.
Acqua Di Parma Osmanthus
Acqua Di Parma Osmanthus is one of the lighter scents in the Signatures of the Sun range. Osmanthus is a relatively delicate floral note which has slightly peachy undertones.
I’d recommend Acqua Di Parma Osmanthus as a feminine, day time scent for hot weather.
Acqua Di Parma Sakura
Sakura AKA Cherry Blossom is a uniquely sweet floral note associated with the spring time. Like Osmanthus, I think Acqua Di Parma Sakura is very much a day time scent which feels feminine and delicate.
Acqua Di Parma Yuzu
Yuzu is like a cross between a lemon and a grapefruit; its a sharp and fresh citrus which is naturally a unisex scent.
Acqua Di Parma Yuzu is reminiscent of the brands original Colonia fragrance; it’s fresh, simple, classy and suitable for any occasion.
I think Acqua Di Parma Yuzu is a fragrance well suited to very hot and humid days because of its refreshing citrus top note.
Acqua Di Parma Ambra
Acqua Di Parma Ambra is a fragrance built around Ambergris. If you’re not familiar with Ambergris prepare yourself; it’s a waxy substance found in the intestines of sperm whales.
Personally, the intestine scent isn’t the type of smell I’m looking for from a fragrance, however, it has its fans!
Ambergris is a key note in Chanel N.o. 5 so if you like that type of fragrance then Acqua Di Parma Ambra could be a good option for you.
Acqua Di Parma Leather
Acqua Di Parma Leather has a smoky feel to the leather which isn’t for everyone. I quite like this charcoal take on leather and find it works well as a sexy evening scent. As it fades the leather becomes less dominant and a slightly more feminine Rose and Guaiac Wood emerge.
If you like Replica By The Fireplace, I think you’ll like Acqua Di Parma Leather.
Acqua Di Parma Oud
Acqua Di Parma Oud is a classic Oud fragrance which is strong and slightly sweat. There are hints of Leather, Sandalwood and Orange which keep it very unisex.
Acqua Di Parma Quercia
Acqua Di Parma Quercia is a lovely every day male fragrance which reminds me a bit of Bleu de Chanel.
An aromatic note of Mossy Cedar wood mixes with Cardamon and the signature Acqua Di Parma citrus top note to create a sophisticated fragrance with good lasting power.
Acqua Di Parma Sandalo
Acqua Di Parma Sandalo is a classic and well blended Sandalwood fragrance. The brand uses real Sandalwood (rather than the pulp by-product of paper manufacturing which cheaper brands use) and combines it with Lavender to add a softness to the scent. In addition, the classic Acqua Di Parma citrus top notes create a fresh opening.
I think Acqua Di Parma Sandalo is a good unisex fragrance and a great example of Sandalwood done well.
Acqua Di Parma Vaniglia
Acqua Di Parma Vaniglia is the sweetest fragrance in the Signatures of the Sun range. It’s a fragrance which is all about Vanilla without being too sweet. It feels warm and classy, even sexy so I recommend it for Autumn/Winter and also for date night!
Acqua Di Parma Lily Of The Valley
Acqua Di Parma Lily Of The Valley is a feminine Lily of the Valley fragrance which has a fresh aquatic feel to it. This is a perfume for someone looking for a floral but clean and fresh scent.
Acqua Di Parma Oud & Spice
I quite like Acqua Di Parma Oud & Spice which I didn’t expect because I’m not usually a fan of Oud or spicy fragrances.
For me, Acqua Di Parma Oud & Spice smelt of charcoal, it was complex, interesting and didn’t have any of the sickly sweet Oud scent I usually get from an Oud perfume.
Acqua Di Parma Zafferano
2022 saw Acqua Di Parma collaborate with Harrods to create an exclusive scent for the world-famous department store. The Harrods ‘H’ logo is engraved on the bottle lid and the label also includes the Harrods logo.
The scent is complex and interesting; certainly worth of carrying the Harrods brand name. The main note is Saffron which is underpinned by an elegant Wood and Orange Blossom. Acqua Di Parma Zafferano feels really sophisticated and unisex despite the white floral heart notes. A Vanilla in the base adds depth; though it isn’t too heavy so I think it could be worn all year round.
