Nobile 1942 2008 Edp

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Acqua Nobile

Nobile 1942 Acqua Nobile is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008. The fragrance opens with Neroli, Cardamom, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Geranium, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Labdanum, Leather, Sandalwood, and Patchouli.

Our verdict on Acqua Nobile: Favourite

This one's a quiet charmer, a 'light cologne' as some say, but with a quality that elevates it beyond the everyday. It's not a beast-mode projector, but it leaves a beautiful, sophisticated trail that gets compliments up close.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
Acqua Nobile Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22%
Floral 24%
Fruity 3%
Green 5%
Sweet 22%
Warm 16%
Woody 13%
Earthy 12%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 14%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
100%
Warm Spicy
90%
Woody
81%
Aromatic
78%
Amber
74%

Notes

Top Notes

Cardamom 27% Neroli 25% Bergamot 24% Mandarin 24%

Heart Notes

Orange Blossom 42% Geranium 29% Myrrh 29%

Base Notes

Sandalwood 29% Tonka Bean 21% Labdanum 20% Leather 16% Patchouli 14%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate sillage and clean, uplifting profile make it ideal for office wear, as noted by several reviewers. It's versatile enough for casual and formal settings too, especially in warmer weather, but the lack of strong projection makes it less suited for a bold date-night statement.

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Acqua Nobile opens with a zesty burst of bergamot and mandarin, sharpened by a clean, aromatic neroli and a subtle hint of spicy cardamom. The heart unfolds into a soft, ethereal orange blossom and geranium, with the intriguing resinous depth of myrrh. It settles into a warm, grounding base of creamy sandalwood and tonka bean, underscored by a sophisticated whisper of leather and earthy patchouli.

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