BergamotOpens with
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Acqua di Parma · Sold as unisex
Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Bergamotto di Calabria
The sunlit harbor of Genoa, where the scent of bergamot mingles with salt air and the gentle hum of maritime life.
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Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Bergamotto di CalabriaPremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for lessVibrant Leather Summer · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2010, Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Bergamotto di Calabria is a Woody Aromatic fragrance that embodies the essence of Italy's coastal regions. The composition opens with bright bergamot and citron, creating an immediate sense of freshness and vibrancy. Ginger adds a spicy undertone, while cedar and vetiver provide grounding woody notes that anchor the scent as it evolves. This interplay between brightness and warmth makes it a perfect reflection of Italian elegance and simplicity.
One or two sprays are sufficient as the citrus notes are bright but short-lived. The woody base lingers longer, so reapply after a few hours for sustained warmth. This fragrance is best suited for daytime wear when its fresh aromatic profile can shine without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Bergamotto di Calabria, Acqua di Parma
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François Demachy
Dior's guardian of dreamsFrançois Demachy is the in-house perfumer-creator at Christian Dior, a title that places him among the most influential noses in the world. Born in Cannes and raised in Grasse — the historic capital of perfumery — he carries the craft in his blood.
“Early on, I memorised a whole host of notes without even realising it. I could recognise moss and flowers. My nose educated itself.”
François Demachy · GRAZIA, April 2020
Designer Acqua di Parma
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The originalAcqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Bergamotto di CalabriaAcqua di Parma · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2020Vibrant Leather SummerAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 4.36 (407)56%Match
Zara · 2019Vibrant Leather CologneAll 3 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 4.38 (326)49%Match
Davidoff · 2010Adventure Eau FraicheShares 4 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 4.14 (99)50%Match
Zara · 2014Zara CologneShares Bergamot, Ginger and Muskunder $40★ 4.00 (9)
With Acqua di Parma Profumo Eau de Parfum
Adds floral, yellow floral and amber; shares bergamot and musk.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 6%.