A Guide To Every Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Perfume

2022 sees the addition of two new Eau de Parfum fragrances in the Aqua Allegroria range. Rosa Rossa Forte is all about Rose like its Eau de Toilette version but its deeper with a warm woody undertone. There is a Peach top note which adds a slightly fruity opening before strong bouquet of Roses takes over.

Mandarine Basilic Eau de Toilette is one of the most famous of the original Aqua Allegoria fragrances, having been in production since 2007. The new Mandarine Basilic Forte Eau de Parfum is a deeper Orange scent which uses Vanilla and Sandalwood to create a comforting citrus fragrance.

Both the new Forte fragrances are made from 90% natural ingredients and can be refilled.

Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver is a fresh, spicy and aromatic scent. Neroli and Vetiver are indeed fragrance notices, and it’s the Vetiver which provides a slightly spicy undertone. However, I find that a slightly fruity Fig perfume note is also noticeable, as well as lots of green, aromatic Basil.

Aqua Allegoria Flora Salvaggia has beautiful purple liquid and branding. This colour represents the Violet perfume notes which are quite strong.

Even though Flora Salvaggia is advertised as having aquatic notes I don’t find them particularly noticeable. Instead I think this is more of a musky floral scent than a fresh perfume; which feels appropriate as Floral Salvaggia translates to ‘Wild Flowers’ in English.

A fresh Orange Blossom makes Aqua Allegoria Nettare Di Sole one of favourite in the range. Nettare Di Sole translates to ‘Nectar of the Sun’, which I think is such a perfect name for this scent.

A warm Solar perfume note makes the Orange Blossom warm and comforting, which compliments the Honey and soft Magnolia fragrance notes perfectly.

Aqua Allegoria Nettare Di Sole reminds me of a lighter version of Elie Saab Le Parfum (my article on the entire Elie Saab Le Parfum range).

Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia (which translates to Orange Sun) is a super fresh Blood Orange fragrance.

Bergamot and Petitgrain add to the citrus testiness, plus there is a hint of Mint but fundamentally this is a Blood Orange fragrance.

I recommend Aqua Allegoria Orange Soleia for humid weather; its refreshing, sharp and instantly lifts your mood.

If you’re a fan of orange perfumes, check out my article on the best orange fragrances.

Pomegranate Sage is the translation of Granada Salvia. Pomegranate is definitely the main note; it’s supported by fruity Blackcurrant and fresh Lemon and Bergamot notes.

As Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia settles, the Sage begins to be noticeable, alongside other aromatic notes of Cypress and Moss.

Although unisex, the fruity sweetness of the Pomegranate makes Granada Salvia more towards the typically feminine end of the spectrum.

Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz was my personal favourite perfume in the Aqua Allegoria range. I also think it’s their best for lasting and projection.

For me, coconut fragrances are a summer scent; tropical and fun, Coconut Fizz is one of my go-to scents throughout the warmer months.

There is a hint of white floral notes and Tonka Bean but really this is 95% a Coconut perfume. The ‘Fizz’ in the name feels appropriate because it does have a sparkling element which is refreshing whilst still keeping the sweet Coconut perfume note.

Aqua Allegoria Coconut Fizz is now discontinued but I have created a perfume which is very similar; my Aphrodite Eau de Parfum.

Ginger Piccante translates to Spicy Ginger in English. Again the name is accurate; at first a sharp and fresh Ginger dominates. The Ginger is supported by Bergamot and Lemon which adds to its strength.

Soon however, Aqua Allegoria Ginger Piccante reveals its Pepper and Rose heart.

Personally, I find Pepper to be quite a masculine perfume note. In addition, Ginger is also a commonly used fragrance note in male scents and so overall, I recommend Aqua Allegoria Ginger Piccante for those who prefer a fresh masculine Eau de Toilette.

Aqua Allegoria Flora Cherrysia is one of the prettiest scents in the range. It’s primarily a Cherry Blossom perfume with a Watermelon note which brings out the sweetness of the Cherry Blossom.

Guerlain have released a few limited edition versions of Aqua Allegoria Flora Cherrysia, usually the mark Chinese New Year. These tend to be quite expensive and have pretty floral decorations on them.

There are a number of fragrances which focus on Cherry Blossom, if you’re a fan then check out my article on the best Cherry Blossom perfumes.

Aqua Allegoria Rosa Rossa (which translates to Red Rose), is in my view a typical modern rose scent. The Rose is accompanied by Lychee, Blackcurrant and Peony; all three of these notes add a slight sweetness and a freshness to the traditional Rose scent.

If you love Rosa Rossa I recommend checking out Mugler’s Angel Nova; it has the same notes but it much better for lasting than Aqua Allegoria Rosa Rossa.

Calabria is a southern Italian region where Bergamot is grown and which inspired Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria.

The Bergamot is the main note which, accompanied by a hint of Ginger, creates a very refreshing but simple lemon scent.

There is also a hint of Cardamon which creates a slightly aromatic and spicy feel to the Bergamot.

Lemony scents don’t tend to be great for lasting and unfortunately Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria is no exception; I get maybe 1-2 hours from this perfume.

Aqua Allegoria Passiflora is one of my favourites in the range because it’s an unusual fruity Passionfruit scent.

The tropical Passionfruit note is accompanied by a feminine Orange Blossom which combines with it well. Initially a fresh Grapefruit and other citrus notes are very noticeable.

Any fruity fans like me should definitely try Aqua Allegoria Passiflora; I find it lovely by itself but also layered with other fragrances, like Coconut Fizz, to add a fresh fruity vibe.

Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita is another one of my favourites from Guerlain. I find Pear is a fresh yet sweet fruity note which feels warm but also refreshing.

In Pera Granita the Pear is accompanied by Orange Blossom and Osmanthus (my two favourite floral notes) alongside a Grapefruit top notes which keeps the perfume summery and fresh.

I think Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita is more feminine than masculine but also universal; I’d happily wear this in the autumn as well as the hotter months.

Released in 2007, Aqua Allegoria Mandarin Basilic is one of the classic and more well known scents in Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria range.

A Mandarin Orange, Clementine and Bitter Orange make this one of the most ‘orangey’ perfumes on the market.

The Basil note follows the orange notes, adding a hint of green and a slightly aromatic undertone.

I think Aqua Allegoria Mandarin Basilic is a truly unisex scent which could be worn during the daytime, year round.

Alongside Herba Fresca, Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune is one of the original Aqua Allegoria fragrances which is still in production.

The word Pamplelune combines the French for Grapefruit (Pamplemousse), with the word for Moon (Lune).

In addition to the Grapefruit note, I find the Neroli, Petitgrain and Cassis make Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune into a fresh green scent rather than a fruity scent.

Pamplelune definitely feels unisex and would work for the daytime any time of the year.

Herba Fresca literally translates to English as ‘Fresh Grass’. This creation from 1999 was the best seller in the Aqua Allegoria range when I worked in a perfume shop. It’s a simple, fresh unisex Mint and Green Tea fragrance.

Aqua Allegoria Herba Fresca doesn’t have a huge amount of lasting power but its inoffensive and are you feel very clean when you wear it.

Again, Herba Fresca would feel appropriate on a man as well as on a woman; anybody who likes green scents should definitely give it a try!