Maison Gabriella Chieffo 2015 EDP

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Acquasala

by Luca Maffei

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Maison Gabriella Chieffo Acquasala is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Luca Maffei. Acquasala opens with Caraway, Neroli, Pepper, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Iris, Myrrh, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Maison Gabriella Chieffo's Acquasala carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This marine scent is a sophisticated and innovative take on the genre, far from your typical oceanic spray. It's a nuanced, intriguing scent for those who appreciate understated artistry, though some might find the seaweed a touch too demanding.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
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Acquasala 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its moderate sillage and unique fresh-woody profile make it versatile for casual wear and dates, offering something intriguing without being overpowering. It's too distinctive for formal events, and while fresh, it's not a typical sporty scent; it's more aligned with relaxed daytime activities.

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

  • Eugenol from Nutmeg
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Acquasala opens with a distinctive fresh spicy kick of caraway and pepper, cut by the bright herbal lift of neroli and the unique, briny depths of seaweed. This transitions smoothly into a mineral heart of frankincense, myrrh, and a subtle iris. The drydown grounds the marine notes with a warm, earthy blend of patchouli, cashmeran, and oakmoss, retaining a 'wet pebble' quality without being overtly aquatic.

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