Acqua di Parma 2021 EDT

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Bergamotto di Calabria La Spugnatura

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Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria La Spugnatura is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2021. Bergamotto di Calabria La Spugnatura opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Orange, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, and dries down to a base of Geranium and Fennel. Acqua di Parma's Bergamotto di Calabria La Spugnatura carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A truly gorgeous, natural bergamot opening that sadly gives way to a divisive ambroxan drydown. If you're lucky, it's a long-lasting citrus dream; if not, it's synthetic disappointment. Definitely try before you buy.
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Bergamotto di Calabria La Spugnatura Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Grapefruit37%
Orange36%
Mandarin28%
Baseas listed
Geranium55%
Fennel45%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and fresh, invigorating citrus profile make it excellent for casual daytime wear and sport. While it's generally too casual for formal events, its refined opening could work for some office settings before it potentially fades or shifts to a controversial drydown.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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 an incredibly bright, juicy burst of authentic bergamot, like peeling a fresh fruit under a Calabrian sun. This zesty freshness is soon joined by a lively trio of orange, mandarin, and grapefruit, adding a tart yet sweet complexity. As it settles, a subtle green, slightly peppery geranium emerges, grounded by a hint of aromatic fennel, which sometimes blends into a woody-ambery base that divides opinion.

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