What does it smell like?
It smells mostly citrus and white floral. Citron and bergamot at the top, white flowers and lily-of-the-valley in the middle and patchouli and amber at the base.
- Lasts
- less than 1 hour
- Best in
- summer
Acqua Di Monaco notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Acqua Di Monaco EDP in detail
Acqua Di Monaco EDP carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Longevity on skin
It fades fairly fast, after about less than 1 hour on skin, so you may want to spray it again later. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Dior Gris Dior and Shiseido Zen last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear Acqua Di Monaco
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Acqua Di Monaco perfumes worth knowing
The house has 4 perfumes here, led by Monte Carlo Glamour, Riviera Sunshine and Black Kite.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by white floral and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and white floral smells and notes like white flowers and patchouli. Less obvious notes include orange, violet leaf and moss. Perfume fans rate it 3.93 out of 5.
How far Acqua Di Monaco spreads
Projection is soft: people must be close to smell it. If you want others to notice it, use a few more sprays. Dior Gris Dior and Shiseido Zen spread further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is summer and spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: summer, spring, fall and winter.
If you like Acqua Di Monaco, try these
Similar picks to try: Dior Gris Dior (5 shared notes), Shiseido Zen (5 shared notes), Tesori d'Oriente Ayurveda (4 shared notes) and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Artik Sea unisex (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Dior Gris Dior starts from €32.
Questions people ask
Can women wear Acqua Di Monaco?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Acqua Di Monaco expensive?
It is mid priced: about €67 in Europe.