Gritti 2012 EDP

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Aqua Incanta

by Luca Gritti

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Gritti Aqua Incanta is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Luca Gritti. Aqua Incanta opens with Rose and Iris, settles into a heart of Powdery and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, and Benzoin. Gritti's Aqua Incanta carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Prepare for a proper powder-bomb. Aqua Incanta is a polarising beast - some will adore its comforting, elegant embrace, while others will find it an overwhelming, headache-inducing talcum cloud. Definitely not a blind buy unless you're a self-confessed powder enthusiast.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Luxurious
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Aqua Incanta Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Iris60%
Rose40%
Heartas listed
Powdery63%
Vanilla37%
Baseas listed
Benzoin38%
Amber32%
Woody Notes30%

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
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent initial projection and persistent warmth make it less ideal for the office. However, its sophisticated, elegant profile and impressive longevity lend themselves beautifully to formal events and romantic evenings, where a subtle, lingering presence is desired.

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

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

Aqua Incanta opens with a cool, dry burst of powdery iris and a subtle rose, evoking a vintage cosmetic elegance. As it settles, a soft vanilla sweetness emerges, wrapped in a creamy, velvety texture. The base luxuriates in warm amber and grounding woody notes, preventing it from straying into overly saccharine territory, maintaining a refined, almost ethereal presence.

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