Borsari Acqua Classica di Parma
How it smells
The first thing you smell is citruses and orange. The heart brings rosemary and geranium. On the skin it settles into ginger and sandalwood. Overall it smells citrus and fresh spicy.
- Came out
- 1880
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Acqua Classica di Parma 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
About Borsari Acqua Classica di Parma
Acqua Classica di Parma is made by Borsari.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Other Borsari perfumes
This house has 20 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Bouquet di Violette, Black Calla unisex and Fontana Deco.
Will people notice Acqua Classica di Parma?
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans but less than Lacoste.
The style of Acqua Classica di Parma
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fresh spicy and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fresh spicy smells and notes like rosemary and ginger. Less obvious notes include lime, basil and ivy. Perfume fans rate it 4.16 out of 5.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Lacoste and Jaguar last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like ginger and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Acqua Classica di Parma dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes), Lacoste (5 shared notes), Jaguar (6 shared notes) and Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jaguar starts from €21.
Questions people ask
Can men wear Acqua Classica di Parma?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Acqua Classica di Parma good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1880.