Paolo Gigli Acqua
How it smells
The first thing you smell is pineapple and melon. The heart brings orchid and freesia. On the skin it settles into musk and Virginia cedar. Overall it smells fruity and sweet.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
Acqua 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
Paolo Gigli Acqua in detail
Acqua is made by Paolo Gigli.
Which weather suits Acqua
It is at its best in summer. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are summer, spring, fall and winter.
More from Paolo Gigli
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How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Davidoff Cool Water and Hugo Boss Hugo Woman.
Its style
The strongest accord is fruity (100%), followed by sweet and fresh. You will probably like it if you enjoy fruity and sweet smells and notes like orchid and musk. Less obvious notes include peach, lily and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.99 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its fresh side keeps it clean and easy.
Is Acqua long lasting?
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Cacharel Eden lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and Virginia cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Acqua, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Davidoff Cool Water (8 shared notes), Cacharel Eden (7 shared notes), Hugo Boss Hugo Woman (7 shared notes) and Gianni Versace Red Jeans (6 shared notes).
More questions
Can men wear Acqua?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Acqua come out?
It came out in 2009.
How much does it cost?
About €156 in Europe.