The Perfume Library

Cashmere Twill

7.1

Acqua di Biella · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Biella Cashmere Twill is a fresh, softly spiced unisex scent that pairs a bright bergamot and lemon opening with cardamom and star anise; it has been discontinued. The top opens with wool, bergamot, raspberry leaf and lemon, fresh and lightly fruity. In the heart, cardamom and star anise add spice, while water iris and star magnolia turn it floral and powdery. Vetiver, Lebanon cedar and white moss form a quiet, woody base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Votes lean feminine, though it reads comfortably as unisex.

Kid Mohair

7.7

Acqua di Biella · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Acqua di Biella Kid Mohair is a fresh, floral and lightly spicy women's fragrance built around Sicilian mandarin orange, mango and Damask rose. It opens bright and fruity with Sicilian mandarin orange, mango and silk. The heart turns floral and gently spicy with Damask rose, Peruvian pink pepper and Chinese osmanthus. It settles into a soft, powdery, creamy base of Indonesian patchouli, musk and ambrette seed, with a light woody edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure time and the office best, and most voters read it as feminine. Jil Sander Style and Zara A Perfume in Rose have a close profile.

Ca' Luna

7.4

Acqua di Biella · 2007

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Acqua di Biella Ca' Luna is a unisex scent that pairs the green, resinous opening of ivy, mastic and galbanum with a warm base of leather and sandalwood. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes for feminine and masculine sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. It opens fresh, green and resinous with ivy, mastic and galbanum. White pepper, rum and elemi resin bring a spicy, lightly sweet warmth to the heart. Leather, sandalwood and musk settle it into a woody, powdery, creamy base.

Janca

7.0

Acqua di Biella · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Biella Janca is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with peach, mandarin orange and tamarind for a fruity brightness. In the heart, linden blossom, osmanthus, magnolia and Florentine iris bring a floral, powdery softness, while cardamom adds a light spice. Patchouli, cedarwood and musk settle it onto a woody base. The overall impression is aquatic, green and lightly sweet. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most mentioned occasions. Half of voters call it feminine, with modern and classic following. Its profile is close to Versace Baby Blue Jeans and Aigner Clear Day.

Bursch

6.5

Acqua di Biella · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Biella Bursch is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that sets bergamot and lemon against resinous, spicy frankincense, saffron and pimento. It lasts a moderate time and sits close to the skin, with weak sillage. Votes spread almost evenly across autumn, summer and spring, with winter trailing. It leans towards business, leisure and daily wear; most voters find it masculine, and some call it classic. It opens with bergamot, lemon, rhubarb and rum, so the citrus and green sides come first. In the heart, frankincense, saffron, pimento, myrrh and coriander add a spicy warmth. The base of vetiver, cedarwood, oakmoss and musk closes it woody and soft. Davidoff Adventure (Eau de Toilette) and Atelier Rebul 1895 have a close profile.

Baraja

7.0

Acqua di Biella · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Biella Baraja is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days and sits easily in leisure, daytime and office settings; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn next. Opinion is evenly split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with lemon, lime, peach and pineapple for a fresh, fruity start, softened by honey and vanilla. In the heart, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg add spicy warmth while iris carries the floral side. Patchouli and vetiver settle into a woody, green base.

Acqua di Biella · 2016

Masculine · Feminine