Acqua di Parma 2013 EDP

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Acqua Nobile Magnolia

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Acqua di Parma Acqua Nobile Magnolia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Acqua Nobile Magnolia opens with Citron, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Magnolia, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Acqua di Parma's Acqua Nobile Magnolia carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive scent for sure. If it works with your chemistry, you'll get a beautiful, uplifting citrus-floral that's perfect for warm weather. If not, it's a screechy, synthetic mess that vanishes too quickly.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Romantic
  • Feminine
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Acqua Nobile Magnolia Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, light profile and moderate longevity make it ideal for casual daytime wear, especially in warmer climates. While subtle enough for the office, its performance might be too fleeting for formal events or longer dates.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a bright, zesty burst of citron and lemon, instantly refreshing and invigorating. This sparkling citrus gives way to a lush, creamy heart where magnolia blossoms, supported by a delicate chorus of lily of the valley and freesia, creating a soft floral cloud. The dry-down settles into a subtle whisper of musk and a hint of vanilla, adding a touch of gentle warmth.

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