13 community ratings

Acqua di Neroli

2018MenClassic

6.8/ 10

Community score
13 ratings

Ermenegildo Zegna Acqua di Neroli opens with Italian petitgrain, lemon and bergamot, then moves into a floral heart of neroli and lavender; it is marketed as a men's fragrance and has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: An easy daylight companion that fits morning plans.

How does it perform?

From 25 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

62% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Italian petitgrain

Lemon Leaves Calabrian bergamot Freesia

Heart notesfirst few hours

Violet leaf Lavender Watermelon Cypress Neroli Rosemary

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Sandalwood Musk Cypriol Tree moss Algae

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Synthetic
Spicy
Powdery
Creamy

What does Acqua di Neroli smell like?

The opening is led by petitgrain, lemon and bergamot, with freesia and leaves adding a green freshness. The heart holds neroli, lavender, violet leaf and rosemary, while watermelon brings a light fruity touch. In the base, sandalwood and musk settle the scent onto a powdery, creamy footing.

Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though the small number of votes makes these figures tentative. Its fresh, citrusy build suits easygoing everyday wear. Yves Saint Laurent Libre and Mizensir Very Musc have a close profile.