Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella 1998 EDC

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Acqua di Cuba

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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Cuba is a Cologne launched in 1998. Acqua di Cuba opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Bitter Orange, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Honey, Tobacco, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Leather, and Vanilla. Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella's Acqua di Cuba carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive yet addictive, Acqua di Cuba is a complex, almost animalic honeyed tobacco that's not for everyone, but if you get it, you'll be obsessed. Expect compliments, and some confusion.
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Acqua di Cuba Cologne 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

With its long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, this fragrance is present but not overwhelming, making it suitable for a variety of settings. Its complex, mature profile leans towards evening or cooler weather, making it a good choice for dates or formal events, though it's too much for sporty 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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • 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
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

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Acqua di Cuba opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot, lemon, and bitter orange, mellowed by a hint of lavender. This citrus fanfare quickly transitions into a rich heart where a prominent, sometimes challenging honey note takes centre stage, intertwined with warm spicy nuances, a dry, unlit tobacco leaf accord, and herbaceous clary sage. The journey concludes on a sophisticated base of woody notes, a subtle leather, and a touch of vanilla, adding depth without veering into overly sweet territory.

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