Acqua di Parma 2019 EDP

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Leather

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Acqua di Parma Leather is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Leather opens with Lemon, Orange, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Petitgrain, Rose, Honeysuckle, and Thyme, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, and Guaiac Wood. Acqua di Parma's Leather carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast of a leather, sparking love or hate with its intense, smoky character. Forget subtle; this is a full-throttle experience that commands attention and leaves a lasting impression - if you can handle the ride.
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Leather 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting, smoky leather profile make it too intense for most office settings. However, it excels in cooler weather, perfect for a bold statement on a special date or during formal evening events because of its sophisticated, rugged aroma.

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
  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Acqua di Parma Leather opens with a fleeting burst of bright raspberry and citrus, a deceptive prelude to the main event. Soon, a rich, dark, and intensely smoky leather accord dominates, intertwined with earthy guaiac wood and cedar. Hints of rose and petitgrain try to soften its edges, but this is a deep, raw leather through and through, powerful and persistent.

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Where to buy

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