Collistar 2015 EDT

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Acqua Wood

by Daphné Bugey

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Collistar Acqua Wood is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015, created by Daphné Bugey. Acqua Wood opens with Bergamot, Pepper, and Lemon Leaf, settles into a heart of Lavender, Ambroxan, Labdanum, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Guaiac Wood. Collistar's Acqua Wood carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Collistar's Acqua Wood is a surprisingly divisive woody aromatic that often gets compared to Lalique's Encre Noire. Some consider it a hidden gem, a fresh take on vetiver and woods, while others dismiss it as an old-fashioned wardrobe smell. Definitely try before you buy.
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  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Woody
  • Elegant
  • Bold
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Acqua Wood Eau de Toilette 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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a fresh yet woody profile, make it suitable for casual wear and the office without being overpowering. It's too subtle for formal events and not energetic enough for sport.

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 Wood opens with a lively, peppery kick from bergamot and lemon leaf, bright and invigorating. This soon settles into an aromatic heart where lavender and sage mingle with the modern warmth of ambroxan and labdanum. The dry down is firmly grounded in a sophisticated blend of cedar, sandalwood, guaiac wood, and a clean musk, creating a smooth, refined woody character that many detect as vetiver-like despite its absence in the official notes.

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