Acquasala by Maison Gabriella Chieffo
Men Women 2015
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Description
Acquasala by Maison Gabriella Chieffo is an aromatic woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2015, the nose behind this composition is Luca Maffei. The top notes unfold with sea algae, neroli, black pepper, elemi, caraway, and nutmeg; the heart reveals frankincense, iris, and myrrh; while the base notes land on cashmere, patchouli, amber, oakmoss, and musk.
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Key notes
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Top
Seaweed
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Heart
olibanum incense
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Base
cashmere
Community
125 votes
- Positive 69%
- Negative 23%
- Neutral 8.0%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
282 votes
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Leading answer Like it
125 votes
Season
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Time of day
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59 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Acquasala
Acquasala by Maison Gabriella Chieffo is an aromatic woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2015, the nose behind this composition is Luca Maffei. The top notes unfold with sea algae, neroli, black pepper, elemi, caraway, and nutmeg; the heart reveals frankincense, iris, and myrrh; while the base notes land on cashmere, patchouli, amber, oakmoss, and musk.
Spices Resins and balsams Flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
55 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
72 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
40 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
31 votes
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Jose Castanez
Perfumes That Broke My Heart: A Fleeting Love Between Sea and Incense. Acquasala fell in love with me instantly; its opening is aromatic and aquatic: algae, neroli, and spices create a clean, salty, almost mystical vibe, like standing on the shore of a dark sea with a fresh breeze. But that moment doesn’t last; as it dries, that special marine accord vanishes completely. What remains is drier and earthier: incense, myrrh, iris, and patchouli—well-constructed, but lacking the initial magic. I would have loved for the algae to persist or for the heart to carry it; if they had managed that, it would be iconic. What hurts most is that I don’t know where to classify it. It’s hard to pin down, and that saddens me because I loved it too much, yet I’m not sure if I’d wear it. It’s like a brief, brilliant love that never finds its place.