Acqua di Cuba Santa Maria Novella
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Cuba - a Love
Cuba, this largest of all Caribbean islands, still sparks my imagination. Sun, beach, zest for life, warm-hearted people, salsa and son, American vintage cars, and the magic of the capital Havana with its wonderful old architecture. Not to mention the best rum in the world and a landscape that has not yet been completely destroyed by the blessings of Western culture. That's how I imagine it - I am a master at ignoring a possibly less than perfect and romantic reality!
Undoubtedly, Cuba still provides us with the best tobacco products in the world. The reputation of a Cohiba cigar (Coronas Especiales = Fidel Castro) remains legendary, as does that of Romeo y Julieta and Montecristo, along with several other manufacturers. No one is easier to gift than a cigar-smoking Cuba connoisseur; there's no need for much thought before birthdays....
However, the gift selection can easily be expanded, as the wonderful scent of Acqua di Cuba is pure seduction, even for non-aficionados. It begins with a soft citrus opening, soon complemented by gentle spices. Then everything blends with a perfect tobacco scent, not sharp or scratchy, but rather full-bodied yet restrained. The honey behaves in the same way, entering into a harmonious connection with the tobacco from this point on. I perceive the honey as sweet, but it’s not the sweetness of regular sugar; rather, due to the slight smokiness, it’s more like powdered sugar, good honey indeed.... The scent is warm and deep, yet still retains the lightness of a fresh fragrance, a paradox!
The ingredients give an impression of high quality, almost expensive (fitting for the aforementioned cigars). This fragrance accompanies me for hours and gives me a wonderfully soft, cozy feeling. During the first test, I may have sprayed a bit too much, as it was still present after 24 hours! In any case, phenomenal longevity! The projection is also perfect; I don't have to stick my nose to my arm to notice it.
A beauty I did not expect, a great success! It becomes perfect when I watch the "Buena Vista Social Club" film and enjoy the slide guitar playing of Ry Cooder. Acqua di Cuba is clearly unisex; however, I imagine it even better on a man.
So: Men with this scent: Zuuuuu me! If not, I’ll just wear it alone..:-)
Undoubtedly, Cuba still provides us with the best tobacco products in the world. The reputation of a Cohiba cigar (Coronas Especiales = Fidel Castro) remains legendary, as does that of Romeo y Julieta and Montecristo, along with several other manufacturers. No one is easier to gift than a cigar-smoking Cuba connoisseur; there's no need for much thought before birthdays....
However, the gift selection can easily be expanded, as the wonderful scent of Acqua di Cuba is pure seduction, even for non-aficionados. It begins with a soft citrus opening, soon complemented by gentle spices. Then everything blends with a perfect tobacco scent, not sharp or scratchy, but rather full-bodied yet restrained. The honey behaves in the same way, entering into a harmonious connection with the tobacco from this point on. I perceive the honey as sweet, but it’s not the sweetness of regular sugar; rather, due to the slight smokiness, it’s more like powdered sugar, good honey indeed.... The scent is warm and deep, yet still retains the lightness of a fresh fragrance, a paradox!
The ingredients give an impression of high quality, almost expensive (fitting for the aforementioned cigars). This fragrance accompanies me for hours and gives me a wonderfully soft, cozy feeling. During the first test, I may have sprayed a bit too much, as it was still present after 24 hours! In any case, phenomenal longevity! The projection is also perfect; I don't have to stick my nose to my arm to notice it.
A beauty I did not expect, a great success! It becomes perfect when I watch the "Buena Vista Social Club" film and enjoy the slide guitar playing of Ry Cooder. Acqua di Cuba is clearly unisex; however, I imagine it even better on a man.
So: Men with this scent: Zuuuuu me! If not, I’ll just wear it alone..:-)
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I'm going to light up a cigarillo. Your description sounds fantastic.