Eau de Parfum2018
Chinotto di Liguria
François DemachyThe nose · 238 fragrances · also made Dior Homme Original (2021)Portrait →

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Acqua di Parma  ·  Sold as unisex

Chinotto di Liguria

The afternoon in a Ligurian seaside town, where the air is filled with the sharp scent of citrus and the gentle breeze carries hints of rosemary and cardamom.

3.91890 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 7 accords ↓
aromaticcitrusfresh spicywarm spicywoodymusky
Chinotto di LiguriaPremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate16% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak9%
Weak21%
Moderate55%
Long lasting13%
Eternal3%
SillageModerate20% say strong or enormous
Intimate22%
Moderate57%
Strong11%
Enormous9%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Day
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Who Wears It

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Masculine44%
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Unisex48%
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Feminine8%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2018, Chinotto di Liguria by Acqua di Parma captures the essence of Italy's coastal regions with its blend of aromatic and citrus notes. The fragrance opens with the distinctive bitterness of chinotto, a tangerine-like fruit native to the Ligurian coast, complemented by the freshness of mandarin orange and rosemary. As it develops, jasmine and geranium add a floral touch, while cardamom brings warmth and spiciness. Patchouli and musk provide a woody, earthy base that grounds the composition.

How to wear it

Apply Chinotto di Liguria two or three times to ensure that both the top and base notes are well-balanced. The chinotto and mandarin orange notes open quickly, while the patchouli and musk take a bit longer to develop. This fragrance is best enjoyed during the day when its bright and fresh character can shine.

Fig. 01 — Chinotto di Liguria, Acqua di Parma

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François Demachy portrait
03 · The nose

François Demachy

Dior's guardian of dreams

François 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
238fragrances
1949born
Frenchnationality

Designer Acqua di Parma

More from the house · founded 1916 · Italy

Chinotto di LiguriaProfumo Eau de Parfum
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Adds floral, yellow floral and amber; shares jasmine and patchouli and 1 more note.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.91/ 5 · 890 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 14%.

Love31%
Like43%
OK12%
Dislike13%
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