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Acqua di Parma · Sold as feminine
Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile
The soft glow of an Italian evening, where the scent of jasmine and tuberose fills the air, blending with the warmth of musk and cedar.
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Acqua di Parma Gelsomino NobilePremium · $100–250
58%Similar accords, often for lessSublime Epoque · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Gelsomino Nobile, created by perfumers François Demachy and Michel Almairac for Acqua di Parma in 2011, is a floral woody musk fragrance that captures the essence of Italian elegance. The composition opens with mandarin orange and pink pepper, bringing a fresh, zesty aroma to the forefront. This vibrant top note gives way to a heart of jasmine and tuberose, which are rich and intoxicating without overpowering the senses. The base notes of musk and cedar create a warm, enveloping finish that lingers throughout the day.
Apply this fragrance sparingly at first; it blooms gradually on the skin. The top notes are bright but dissipate within a couple of hours, while the warm base notes last much longer. It pairs well with light layers for daytime or can be worn alone for an evening out.
Fig. 01 — Acqua di Parma Gelsomino Nobile, 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
Co-created with Michel Almairac
Designer Acqua di Parma
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 13%.