The smell in short
The first thing you smell is black currant and green notes. The heart brings lily-of-the-valley and cyclamen. On the skin it settles into caramel and musk. Overall it smells green and aromatic.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Acqua Santa 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
Linari Acqua Santa EDP in detail
Acqua Santa EDP comes from Linari. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Linari perfumes worth knowing
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Acqua Santa through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
How far Acqua Santa spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Cacharel Noa.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €350. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Cacharel Noa and Jil Sander #4.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Cacharel Noa. Base notes like caramel and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is green (100%), followed by aromatic and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy green and aromatic smells and notes like lily-of-the-valley and caramel. Less obvious notes include bergamot, jasmine and Virginia cedar. Perfume fans rate it 3.77 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like Acqua Santa
Similar picks to try: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (8 shared notes), Cacharel Noa (7 shared notes), Jil Sander #4 (9 shared notes) and Lancôme Variety (8 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can I wear Acqua Santa to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Is Acqua Santa unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.