Launched in 1999, Acqua di Parma’s Cipresso
di Toscana, the first of its fresh, lively Blu
Mediterraneo line, quickly atained cult
status. But despite its populariy, the scent
was discontinued in 2012 to make way for
new additions to the collection. Admirers
of it did not forget, though, and thanks to
the persistence of fans like Mats Klingberg,
founder of London’s Trunk Clothiers, theWhat a scent looks like > he science
behind a luxury fragrance
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Elemi
“A tree resin that is oten
used in aromatherapy. It is
peppery with green, spicy
notes and a distinctive
citrus undertone that is both
fragrant and masculine.”②
Star anise
“Spicy with liquorice
undertones, it’s from a
plant grown in the eastern
Mediterranean. It’s a bridge
between top and botom
notes, bringing harmony
to all the ingredients.”⑥
Orange and petitgrain
“Oranges from the south
of Italy are zesy and a litle
sweet. We mix them with
petitgrain oil from leaves
and flowers of biter orange
trees. hink of it as the
flower of citrus.”④
Cypress
“A tree found along the coast
of Tuscany, it possesses
a strong scent with notes
of balsamic, salt and sea
breeze. It brings energy to
the fragrance, and a sense
of clean air.”①
Lavandin
“From the same family
as lavender, lavandin is
less soapy than lavender,
although still fragrant
while adding a subtle hint
of rosemary to the scent.”⑤
Sage
“Works in perfect harmony
with lavandin. We source
it from shrubs growing close
to the French Riviera. he
proximiy to the sea adds
an earthy, saly and very
aromatic qualiy to the herb.”fragrance is set for a glorious return this
summer. Here, Paola Paganini, Acqua di Parma’s
product development and innovation director,
breaks down the fragrance’s six key ingredients,
to explain what makes it so efective.
Blu Mediterraneo Cipresso di Toscana,
£98/150ml, by Acqua di Parma1
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Words by Finlay Renwick Illustrations by Evan M Cohen