Sweet marzipan, creamy almonds and powdered sugar. Airy but decadent with the right amount of sweetness. I visited this gorgeous store in Bologna called Virginia 1921 and it was such a wonderful experience--shout out to Virginia for sharing her favourites with me and for helping me find my next favourite scent!
I was on a hunt for an almond scent that's more floral and sweet, something different from Chemin D'Amande (which I absolutely adore!). I tried on different scents during my visit and I was so sure that Confetto would be the winner--I even sprayed on skin and walked around the city for a while to see how it would settle. When I went back to make the jump, I had a gut feeling to try Dolce Acqua on my skin, and I immediately knew I had to have it.
Dolce Acqua - fizzy coconut and jammy fruits in the opening, with a creamy drydown of dusty, sugared almonds with a hint of rose water. My husband detected a tart cherry note in the opening. Longevity is insane, I could still it on my wrists after 12 hours.
Confetto - dry, bitter almonds followed by a creamy jasmine and nutty vanilla base. My husband said it smelled like plasticine/Play-Doh though.
Both beautiful almond scents though, but I am glad I went with Dolce Acqua in the end. If you find yourself in Bologna, Virginia 1921 is a must-visit local profumeria!
