Acqua Fiorentina by Creed

Migotka

After the first spray I was 100% sure I will buy it. Might be expensive but I have just fallen in love with it.

However, it changes dramatically within minutes of applying. I sniffed my wrist and I just could not recognise the scent at all, it changed completely from one minute to another.

The beginning is very optimistic and cripsy, made me think of Italian holiday resort during summer season, vibrant and colorful, but later on Acqua Fiorentina develops somewhat smoky and cloudy. It becomes heavier, you can definitely smell the gorgeous plum note, wood and rose in the background.

The final phase is the best though, it settles down to sandalwood rose with a hint of citrus. If I ever stay in Italy during late autumn, I would love to wear this one sitting on a veranda watching a sunset, with a shawl around my arms.

JeanMaurice

I like this fresh plum-rose-sandalwood scent. Maybe not enough to buy a full bottle at 200$...


8,5/10

Victoria Regia

I tested it today and found it very similar to Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue. Not surprisingly, Acqua Fiorentina smells more natural, less sweet and more tart than Light Blue. The fruitiness here seemed to come from plums as opposed to the green apples found in Light Blue. These plums were mildly sweet at first, but became green and bitter by the time the fragrance reached its half-life. During this second stage, a rich floral bouquet developed, and the scent became stronger, more pungent and fizzier. I get a round, soft jasmine scent in the middle stages of Light Blue; here, the florals seemed greener and sharper, almost like wildflowers. The drydown was the softest stage of the scent. The tartness mellowed down quite a bit and I was left with remnants of the flowers and a woodsy base of mostly cedar and some sandalwood. Please note that there is a very tart and lemony cloud surrounding the scent from top to bottom. Like any Creed fragrance, Acqua Fiorentina is undoubtedly a work of art of exceptional quality, and I recommend it to those who enjoy citrusy scents. Unfortunately, I am not one of those people, so I found Acqua Fiorentina rather difficult to wear.

Inselaffe

The initial phase is delightful, a blend of floral, fruit and citrus notes, providing a naturally sweet and uplifting experience. The plum note is especially noticeable, and it is during this period that the fragrance works best. Once you get into the heart notes, the sweetness intensifies, and the general balance feels wrong. The resulting melee is borderline nauseating, and it is a stage that continues for several hours. Only when the potency has started to wane, do you become aware of the cedar and sandalwood elements creating a warm and engaging accord. There are moments of real beauty here, but far too few to make up for the general feeling of disappointment.

guest_hagendaz

This is not for people used to heavy florals and stuff or those who dont understand how hard it is to create a citrus frag. Fiorentina gets the balance just right.A combination of notes results in a delicious tart plum nose and the rose, lemon and cedar provide ample balance and depth to this charming fragrance. Is it absolutely unique? No, its just the latest fruity-floral, albeit a very well crafted ones. Off you girls go to your victorian powerhouses, I will rejoice in the delicate aroma of Fiorentina in this heat.

maggiesmeow

I sampled it at Bergdorf's, back of the hand. Thought hm, nice. Later in the afternoon, at home, I kept asking myself what it that scent? It lingers and yes, it's light and fruity, but there's a je ne sais quoi about it. Very lovely indeed.

cynthia44

I have been wearing Creed for years. I wonder if this is the first collaboration betwen the father and son. Sounds yummy,plums and roses