Acqua Nobile

Acqua Nobile, from the Italian house Nobile 1942, is mainly floral, with woody and citrus sides in support and smaller spicy, gourmand and resinous touches.

The top notes are bright and aromatic: bergamot and mandarin orange give a fresh, juicy citrus sparkle, neroli a green, slightly soapy blossom note and cardamom a cool, aromatic spice. In the heart, orange blossom brings a clean, honeyed floral sweetness, geranium a green, rosy freshness and myrrh a soft, balsamic and slightly bitter resin. The base is warm and smooth: leather adds a supple, slightly smoky edge, French labdanum an ambery resin, tonka bean an almond-like sweetness, and sandalwood and patchouli creamy and earthy woods.

The profile suggests spring and autumn, daytime and evenings, and refined occasions. It is meant to be worn by anyone who likes orange blossom and neroli over a warm, leathery and resinous base, a combination that feels both fresh and polished. It suits people who want an elegant Italian cologne-style opening with more depth and warmth in the drydown.

Acqua Nobile — unisex fragrance by Nobile 1942 (released 2008). Top notes: Cardamom, Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange. Heart notes: Orange Blossom, Geranium, Myrhh. Base notes: Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, French labdanum, Leather, Patchouli. — Parfica open fragrance database