Acqua di Cuba
“Acqua di Cuba by Santa Maria Novella is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a citrus, sweet composition with a honey undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 1998, Acqua di Cuba by Santa Maria Novella is an aromatic spicy fragrance that blends the freshness of citrus with the warmth of tobacco and leather. The composition opens with bitter orange, amalfi lemon, and bergamot, creating a bright, zesty top note that feels invigorating. As it settles, lavender and clary sage add a subtle herbal layer, while white honey and spices introduce a sweet, warm complexity. The base of tobacco, leather, and woody notes provides depth and longevity, resulting in a fragrance that is both fresh and richly layered.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply a light spritz to your pulse points — the citrus top notes are bright but can be overpowering if over-applied. The honey and spice heart will emerge after about half an hour, making it ideal for daytime wear that transitions into early evening.
Designer Santa Maria Novella
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of an office morning, where the crispness of citrus blends with the subtle richness of leather and tobacco.
Fig. 01 — Acqua di Cuba, Santa Maria Novella
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