Classica Uomo Acqua dell'Elba Eau de Parfum

Cool Water (almost) without Water

The homepage of the German sales outlet for "Aqua dell' Elba" begins with a quote from Karl Lagerfeld: "A fragrance must evoke the best moments of life."

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We learn further about the objectives of this traditional family business:

"Acqua dell' Elba - the scent of an island: A (...) fragrance made from pure natural products and crafted with love for craftsmanship. Our perfumes awaken memories of beautiful holiday days in harmony with nature and the sea, with the enchanting scent of an island in the Mediterranean. Each fragrance note is the product of a creative journey and is produced in our small laboratory in Marciano Marina, Elba. As a family business, we value tradition and use only products that are available on Elba."

Our test candidate today, "Classica Uomo," represents the base fragrance in the men's fragrance line of "Aqua dell' Elba." "Classica Uomo" is complemented by "Blu Uomo" and "Arcipelago Uomo." Since this series is concerned with the island group around the island of Elba in the Mediterranean, "Arcipelago Uomo" represents the islands with its spicy fragrance notes, while "Blu Uomo" (as the name suggests) stands for the freshness of the azure Mediterranean with its fruity-aquatic tones. But in which direction does the classic from "Aqua dell'Elba" go? What does it stand for?

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"Classica Uomo" begins fruity: mandarin and lemon. Not sourly fresh, but rather ripe fruits. Natural and clear. A gentle breeze wafts over from a summer citrus fruit plantation. Although the fragrance pyramid does not list orange, I am somewhat reminded of Aqua di Parma's "Arancia di Capri." Or perhaps the mandarin (top) note in the recently released "Aqva Amara" by "Bvlgari." However, the fruit in "Classica Uomo" feels more summery and natural.

But very soon, "Classica Uomo" from "Aqua dell' Elba" takes a completely different path: It becomes spicier: rosemary joins in. But just a hint. Just enough for these fruity notes to become more complex and thus more interesting. So we find ourselves on land: (Ripe) citrus fruits with a hint of rosemary. But what is that? Yes! There it is: A lightly aquatic breeze wafts over from the nearby Mediterranean. Slightly salty seaweed. Very restrained. Very subtle. Yet we keep our feet firmly on the ground. We breathe in and see in our mind's eye the rolling waves in the Mediterranean sunlight. Joyful sunbeams dancing on them on a warm summer day.

Yet we are still on the island. Despite the Mediterranean summer warmth, we do not dive into the inviting water. Rather, these naturally ripe citrus fruits, which are infused with a spicy-aquatic touch, accompany us throughout a warm holiday day. Pleasant. Summery. Almost like a short vacation.

The evening of our holiday day sets in. The warm Mediterranean sun sets. We are still sitting on the coast, letting ourselves be pampered by the aromas of this unique island. The ground beneath our feet is slowly but surely cooling down; however, it remains warm and pleasant. We lower our heads towards this warming ground: A pleasantly calming scent of warmed moss greets us. Not the damp moss of the forest floor in a dense and mysterious forest after a heavy rain. No! Our moss here is pampered by the Mediterranean sun. Dry, earthy, grassy. And thus our wonderfully sunny holiday day comes to a close.

My conclusion:
With "Classica Uomo," we remain on land. Yet we still enjoy the gentle breeze of the nearby Mediterranean that wafts over to us. "Classica Uomo" thus stands in the middle between the olfactory sea image "Blu Uomo" and the island scent "Arcipelago Uomo" of the Italian fragrance manufacturer "Aqua dell' Elba." It equally forms the basis. A "Cool Water" (almost) without "Water." Just "Cool." Like the memory of a beautiful holiday day in summer Italy.