O Boticário 1979 EDP

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Acqua Fresca

by Maria Elisabeth Martins de Oliveira

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O Boticário Acqua Fresca is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1979, created by Maria Elisabeth Martins de Oliveira. Acqua Fresca opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Pine, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Lavender, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. O Boticário's Acqua Fresca carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This Brazilian classic is a time-tested crowd-pleaser, offering a clean, fresh vibe beloved by many. Some find its vintage charm a bit much, but most appreciate its uplifting, natural feel, perfect for warmer climates.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
  • Uplifting
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Acqua Fresca 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and unobtrusive nature makes it excellent for casual wear, office environments, and sport, as it gives a 'just showered' feel. It's less suited for dates or formal events where something more impactful or traditionally elegant might be preferred.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated O Boticário says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Acqua Fresca opens with a vibrant burst of pine, bergamot, and lemon, sharp and invigorating. This refreshing front gives way to an aromatic heart of lavender, jasmine, and rosemary, adding a clean, slightly floral depth. The drydown settles into a comforting, earthy base of patchouli, oakmoss, and musk, with a hint of cedar, providing a subtle warmth that grounds the initial freshness. It's a journey from bracing citrus to a soft, natural embrace.

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