Salvatore Ferragamo 2013 EDT

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Acqua Essenziale

by Alberto Morillas

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Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Alberto Morillas. Acqua Essenziale opens with Petitgrain and Mint, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Lavender, Geranium, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Labdanum. Salvatore Ferragamo's Acqua Essenziale carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale is a divisive scent experience. Many hail it as a hidden gem, a fresh and clean crowd-pleaser for summer. Others dismiss it as utterly generic, weak, and uninspired. Expect simple, affordable, and office-friendly if not particularly groundbreaking.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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Acqua Essenziale Eau de Toilette 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

Given its fresh, clean accords and moderate to weak performance, Acqua Essenziale is highly suitable for office, casual, and sport settings where subtlety is preferred. It's less ideal for dates or formal events where a more distinctive or powerful scent might be 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Acqua Essenziale bursts open with a refreshing splash of invigorating mint and green petitgrain, instantly awakening the senses. Soon, an aquatic heart unfolds, blending cool sea water with aromatic lavender and rosemary, alongside a gentle hint of geranium. The base settles into a clean, musky vetiver and patchouli, adding a subtle woody depth that keeps the marine freshness grounded and appealing. It evokes a simple, fresh and aromatic charm, perfect for an easy-going vibe.

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