Acqua di Parma is an Italian luxury lifestyle and fragrance brand known for its timeless, elegant, and sophisticated scents. The brand offers a wide range of fragrances, grooming products, and home fragrances, all crafted using the finest ingredients and traditional Italian craftsmanship.
Founded in 1916 in Parma, Italy
Initially a small perfumery, creating distinctive Italian fragrances
The brand started gaining recognition in the 1930s when Hollywood stars discovered their fragrances, including Audrey Hepburn, Ava Gardner, and Cary Grant
Acqua di Parma's signature Colonia fragrance was created in 1916 and still remains one of the brand's most iconic scents
L'Oreal acquired the brand in 2001, leading to an expansion into new markets and product categories
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The brand's signature and iconic fragrance, featuring citrus top notes with a floral and woody base
A range of grooming products for men, including shaving cream, aftershave, and beard oil
A range of home fragrances, including candles, diffusers, and room sprays
All Acqua di Parma fragrances are made in Italy, specifically in the Parma region where the brand was founded.
Colonia Essenza is a more intense and complex version of the classic Colonia scent. It features additional notes of grapefruit, mandarin, petitgrain, and patchouli.
While the brand does carry fragrances marketed specifically towards men or women, many of their scents are considered unisex and can be worn by anyone.
No, Acqua di Parma does not test on animals. They are committed to a cruelty-free approach in all their product development and manufacturing processes.
Acqua di Parma fragrances are considered luxury and premium products with prices ranging from $100 to $500, depending on the size and type of fragrance.