Chinotto di Liguria
“Chinotto di Liguria by Acqua di Parma is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a aromatic, citrus composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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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.
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Application Tips
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.
François Demachy
Founding perfumer · 238 fragrances · b. 1949 · French
“I grew up in Grasse. The raw materials of perfumery are my mother tongue.”
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. Before joining Dior in 2006, he spent two decades at Chanel. At Dior, Demachy has reimagined the house's olfactory heritage while pushing it forward, creating Sauvage (now the world's best-selling men's fragrance), Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet, and the prestigious La Collection Privée series.
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — Chinotto di Liguria, Acqua di Parma
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