Acqua di Parma 2009 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Profumo

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Acqua di Parma Profumo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. Profumo opens with Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, and Peony, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Acqua di Parma's Profumo carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This isn't just a perfume; it's a statement. A luxurious, unapologetic chypre that's adored by those who appreciate timeless elegance, but might feel a bit 'much' for modern tastes. Definitely not a blind buy, but a masterpiece for the right wearer.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Classic
  • Warm
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Profumo 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.

ScentArt

ScentArt Gallery What is ScentArt?

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong sillage and moderate longevity make it less suitable for office wear, where it might be too overpowering. However, its luxurious and elegant character makes it perfect for formal events and romantic dates, as many reviewers suggest it evokes a sense of grandeur and 'old-world' charm.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Profumo opens with a grand entrance of bright bergamot and the rich, creamy sweetness of ylang-ylang, softened by a hint of peony. This quickly deepens into a classic chypre heart where a sumptuous rose intertwines with warm labdanum and delicate jasmine. The journey culminates in a sophisticated, earthy dry-down of musky sandalwood, vetiver, and a beautifully refined patchouli, leaving an unforgettable, enveloping aura.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once: the blends worth trying, how each one scores and where to spray See what layers well

Complement

Two people, two scents: what sits well beside it when you each wear your own See what pairs well

Where to buy

Prices for the United States ·

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.