Acqua Fiorentina (2009)
by Creed

Quite a disappointment, this one. I expected a lavish fruity-floral, with a hyper-realistic greengage. In tiny doses, the plum is dynamic, but anything more than a drop results in a somewhat-synthetic and cloying rose/plum/cedar combo. The plum is still the best part, because the rose is rather flat, and the citrusy aquatic notes surrounding it do nothing to add to the rest of the construct. I don't mean to say that Acqua Fiorentina smells bad - it's amiable, and it boasts better note separation and clarity than 95% of its fruity-aquatic brethren. But ultimately, for the money, this perfume is forgettable. For rose with non-edible green notes, try Red Roses by Jo Malone instead.

15th April, 2011.

A nice floral aquatic and it smells so beautiful for a woman. Ladies that are reading you cannot go wrong with this fragrance and you could wear it everyday.

1st May, 2010. (Last Edited: 20th May, 2010.)

Creed Acqua Fiorentina

There are many times when I wear the best of fragrances from Creed that I am impressed with what they do with just a few notes. One of the latest successes in that area, for me, is the 2009 release Acqua Fiorentina. According to the note list this should be a fruity floral but on my skin it is a citrus plum wood fest and I never catch even a whiff of either of the listed floral notes of rose and carnation.

Instead Acqua Fiorentina starts with a tart lemon note which is paired with an equally bright plum note. This mix of sweet and sour is really well done. The plum is lush and juicy while the lemon is austere and sparkling. From here the clean woodiness of cedar comes into play and it is the appropriate counter point for the fruit of the top. The base is a warm and creamy sandalwood and that transition also works nicely.

Acqua Fiorentina has average longevity and modest sillage both of which are surprising coming from Creed.

I have to say from a juice that is pink to a simple but compelling development I am surprised at how good Acqua Fiorentina is. It's probably a good lesson to not judge a juice by its color.

11th December, 2009.

I agree, it is alot like "Scent of Peace", "light Blue", and "Eclat d'Arpege".
It's top notes are nicer than those 3, but not by a significant enough margin.
This would benefit greatly from some Iris, and Ambergris. Possibly Lilac.
It is a very nice, light fresh scent.
But as it stands, it is not remarkable enough to warrant the price.
Get Eclat and spend the money on something else from niche that actually is of utmost quality.

20th November, 2009.

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.

20th October, 2009.

Smells a lot like the "Scent of Peace" from Bond 9 and "Light Blue" for women by Dolce and Gabbana

7th August, 2009.