Acqua Decima
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Composed by Alberto Morillas
Lemon in perfume often plays a bright role for a few minutes and then disappears. EAU D'ITALIE Acqua Decima gives it more space: here it is sharp, bright, and almost dazzling, like sunlight reflecting off white stone.
Lemon and tangerine open the composition juicily, but the peel remains just as important as the juice. It is this slight bitterness that keeps the opening from being syrupy sweet and gives it a natural, somewhat playful character.
Mint leaves bring a short cold burst, while neroli and petitgrain connect the citrus with the twig, flower, and green leaf. The result is not the taste of lemonade, but an entire citrus tree captured in warm air.
Alberto Morillas is known for his ability to make airy compositions clear and recognizable. Here, hedione spreads light around the neroli, without turning the perfume into a dense floral bouquet.
On the skin, the initial spark gradually settles, and white wood and vetiver leave a dry, clean finish. Mint no longer stands out, but its freshness remains interwoven between the petitgrain and the woody base.
If you want coconut or sea salt from a summer perfume, keep looking. Acqua Decima is lemon with mint, neroli, and vetiver: a sunny composition that refreshes without a single aquatic note.
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