L’Acquarossa by Fendi

Nothing like that typical innocent pink. It doesn’t smell like Mon Paris or Good Girl Blush at all. There’s a dark touch that mingles with the youthful florals, creating something rare and fascinating. Sometimes it leans mysterious, other times elegant. If I had to find a relative, it would be Hermès Galop, but much softer and more distant. It shares vanilla, musk, rose, jasmine, mandarin, and incense with Kenzo Flower, but the rest of the notes make it unique; it’s not as powdery as the original.

I’d define it as an intense aroma of fresh, young roses with a lot of green. That green note is the combination of orange blossom, citrus, and musk. I absolutely love it. On humid days, I have to apply a little bit to avoid getting a headache. I don’t understand why it doesn’t match the bottle; it doesn’t remind me of red, but rather of leather and the formality of a Fendi wallet. It’s super sophisticated. If you like roses but not the classic kind, this is a great option. Lasts a long time.

It’s catching my attention so much that I’m thinking of buying it, but I need to wear it on my skin a bit more. As I use it, I like it more. It’s juicy, elegant (which is normal for Fendi), well-rounded, and smells elegant. I don’t detect the rose, which I don’t like much and smells like old movie theaters to me, but I do smell the magnolia, musk, and bitter orange blossom well. The musk gives it a woody, deep vibe where everything settles nicely. It opens very juicy and then turns warm. I also don’t notice the patchouli, I don’t know. I like it for now. It attracts me, with reservations.

It’s a high-category fragrance, elegant and distinct, of good quality that dresses you and leaves a trail. It smells like fresh and creamy rose, delicate but with presence and character. At first, it feels a bit strong, but in seconds it lowers its guard and becomes very romantic. Its longevity is good and its trail is huge.

To me, L’Acquarossa embodies femininity. It’s a delicious floral, fruity, and creamy aroma; I wouldn’t classify it as a floral oriental. The opening is very citrusy, dominated by mandarin, although the rose is the protagonist. Without the mandarin, it wouldn’t be the same. This rich perfume boils down to those two notes, and that mix makes it very striking. It’s one of the few that doesn’t have vanilla or woods; it’s a rose perfume with a structure very different from most. To use in any season and at any time, it has a good trail and longevity. Rating 9/10.

Very marked floral accent, elegant and distinguished. I perceive deep red, intense, and velvety roses with a green hint that is noticeable at 3 minutes and lasts through the floral phase. The opening notes are delicious and vital. As time passes, the fragrance settles on the skin without much dynamism; it’s more static, slightly acidic, perhaps lacking (in my opinion) warmth to be more balanced. It’s very distinguished but distant, a high-quality fragrance that dresses you and leaves a trail. It doesn’t seem youthful to me; on the contrary, it’s somewhat retro, alluding to fine macerated rose waters or old glycerin ointments from prestigious pharmacies that my grandmother used. A delicate perfume with presence and character. I use it combined with Envy Me EDP to make it fruitier and with Very Irresistible EDT to add star anise, achieving a less structured fragrance in a rose heart.

L’Acquarossa by Fendi is exquisite, sophisticated, and beautifully feminine. It’s a rich scent, not cloying at all. I stumbled upon it by mistake while testing other perfumes and confusing it with DOT by M. Jacobs, but my olfactory memory never fails. It’s for a confident, enthusiastic woman who feels sophisticated without trying too hard. The flowers, especially rose, orange blossom, and magnolia, develop wonderfully. The base of musk and Japanese red cedar gives it a distinguished touch. I don’t detect patchouli. I highly recommend it for women over 30 or independent young adults. Moderate sillage, long-lasting (8 hours on skin, even longer on clothes). Great for work, indoor or outdoor settings, and outings in cooler weather.

It’s adorable and incredibly delicate, a pity it doesn’t last long. It smells fresh of rose, citrus, and cedar. I bought a gift set with gel and cream; the packaging is stunning—minimalist with a metallic gold base and elegant colors. The body is compact, not translucent. It exudes Italian elegance.

Delicious, fresh, and floral aroma. A strong pink rose and mandarin are noticeable, then the rose gives way to magnolia (which smells citrusy to me), finally settling into a sweet woody trail. I gifted it to my mom, and it suits her skin perfectly. It’s very feminine and youthful, yet elegant and distinguished. Average longevity and moderate sillage.

Nice perfume; I like it now that it’s less cold. It’s soft, effervescent, and clean. At first, I smell lots of mandarin and juice, then rose and magnolia. Once it settles, I notice a citrus-floral touch, probably lantana; it’s a different kind of citrus floral. Sometimes it feels woody, with roses diluted in water. Overall, I’ve really liked it. Moderate projection, leaning soft. I’ll update you soon on the longevity.