Acqua di Parma 2022 EDP

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Zafferano

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Acqua di Parma Zafferano is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Zafferano opens with Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Mandarin, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Acqua di Parma's Zafferano carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive bugger, half the crowd calls it a delicate skin scent and the other half a beast. What's not up for debate is the luxurious, complex blend of saffron, florals, and a surprisingly modern fresh bite. Definitely one to try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
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Zafferano 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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Given its moderate to strong performance reported by some and its luxurious, complex accord profile, this scent is ideal for dates and formal events. Its fresh elements and 'inoffensive' nature also make it suitable for office wear, but perhaps not a casual choice for everyone.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Coumarin, Eugenol, Citral, Cinnamal, Isoeugenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate.

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

Another shop's list names the same 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

Zafferano bursts with bright citrus notes of mandarin and bergamot, quickly embracing a warm, aromatic heart where saffron reigns, intertwined with soft rose, jasmine, and geranium. The dry-down settles into a sophisticated base of creamy vanilla, tonka bean, and subtle woody facets, giving it a comforting depth that still retains a fresh edge.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 17 October

0.17 fl oz (5 ml) 1 offer
Maple Prime $118.23/fl oz +$5.99 delivery $19.99 Buy →
0.68 fl oz (20 ml) 1 offer
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