The smell in short
Main smell: almond and vanilla. It opens with almond and coconut, moves to almond and coconut and dries down to almond and heliotrope.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Dolce 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
A closer look at Profumum Roma Dolce Acqua EDP
Profumum Roma is the house behind Dolce Acqua EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is almond (100%), followed by vanilla and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy almond and vanilla smells and notes like almond and almond. Less obvious notes include heliotrope, heliotrope and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 3.84 out of 5.
When in the day to wear Dolce Acqua
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its vanilla side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Serge Lutens Datura Noir is a lighter match.
Dolce Acqua price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €375. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Serge Lutens Datura Noir and Dior Poison Girl.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, spring, fall and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Other Profumum Roma perfumes
The house has 39 perfumes here, led by Gioiosa unisex, Ichnusa and Arso.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Serge Lutens Datura Noir and Prada Infusion De Amande.
Dolce Acqua dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Serge Lutens Datura Noir (6 shared notes), Dior Poison Girl (3 shared notes), Prada Infusion De Amande (5 shared notes) and Profumum Roma Profumo Confetto (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Prada Infusion De Amande starts from €175.
Questions people ask
Is Dolce Acqua unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does Dolce Acqua last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2011.