Acqua di Parma 2019 EDP

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Sandalo

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Acqua di Parma Sandalo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Sandalo opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Lavender and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean. Acqua di Parma's Sandalo carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's proper divisive - folks either reckon it's a classy, modern barbershop masterpiece or a boring, overpriced old-school scent that smells like cleaning products. If you fancy a classic, woody aromatic with some citrus zing, give it a go; just don't expect it to blow your socks off.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Warm
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Sandalo 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and smooth, clean profile make it excellent for office, casual, and formal wear without being overpowering. While some find its performance average, it retains enough longevity for most occasions, though it's not suited for sporty activities.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LINALYL ACETATE, LIMONENE, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, LINALOOL, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, COUMARIN, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) PEEL OIL, PINENE, LAVANDULA OIL/EXTRACT, CITRONELLOL, TRIMETHYLCYCLOPENTENYL METHYLISOPENTENOL, AMYL SALICYLATE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS OIL, CITRAL, TERPINEOL, CAMPHOR, GERANYL ACETATE, EUGENOL, SANTALOL, GERANIOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, ROSE KETONES, ANISE ALCOHOL, ALPHA-TERPINENE, TERPINOLENE, HEXADECANOLACTONE, CI 14700 (RED 4), CI 15985 (YELLOW 6), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), CI 42090 (BLUE 1)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a brisk, bright burst of zesty lemon, bergamot, and orange, quickly mingling with a clean, aromatic lavender. As it settles, a smooth, creamy sandalwood emerges, spiced ever so gently with cardamom, and then deepens into a warm, slightly powdery amber and tonka bean base. It's a clean yet rich woody experience.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 17 October

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