Acqua - the name actually suggests a combination of aquatic, green notes, but nothing could be further from the truth. Acqua is the scent of an opulent fruit basket that has just been freshly harvested. I can barely perceive the floral heart, as the fragrance remains very, very fruity for me and only becomes somewhat muted in the base.
Tendentially, I find many fruity scents unpleasant, exaggerated, and some even give me headaches. Acqua is not one of those. It stays subtly in the background and, despite all the fruity notes, has a certain freshness that distinguishes it. Therefore, Acqua is an absolutely suitable everyday scent despite its price, not one that seeks to stand out, but rather one that holds back while still spreading a pleasant, cheerful atmosphere.
That is also the reason why I really like it and joyfully spray it on again and again. Nevertheless, the fragrance has a flaw for me: for the not insignificant price of this (admittedly beautiful) bottle, one expects something special, something with a certain recognizability. And somehow, I miss that certain something in it, some note that makes it unmistakable. I am regularly approached about other perfumes, while this treasure is simply too inconspicuous. And this is where I think that the addition of green-aquatic notes could have significantly enhanced the fragrance, at least for my taste.
However, if I truly liked fruity scents, Acqua would certainly be a top representative of this category.
Conclusion: A really beautiful, invigorating scent for everyday use, but unfortunately without that special something.
