The moment I discovered Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria, I was instantly hooked—and honestly, I’m still amazed by how deeply we connect. We’re on the same wavelength, as if we’ve always known each other. It felt like finding that final puzzle piece—the one that makes everything click into place so perfectly that you just want to sit back, gaze at your masterpiece, and sigh with pure satisfaction.
There was no need to “get used to” the brand or warm up to this particular fragrance. No effort, no doubts, no overthinking. We simply fit. And I can feel it. Literally!
Let me set the scene a bit: Acqua di Parma offers several fragrance lines—Colonia, Signatures of the Sun, Le Nobili, Note di Colonia, and Blu Mediterraneo. The last one, meaning “Blue Mediterranean,” is a collection that captures the charm of Italy’s coastal beauty. There are seven scents, each dedicated to a different Italian region:
- Bergamotto di Calabria (Bergamot from Calabria)
- Arancia di Capri (Orange from Capri)
- Mandorlo di Sicilia (Almond tree from Sicily)
- Mirto di Panarea (Myrtle from Panarea)
- Chinotto di Liguria (Chinotto from Liguria)
- Cipresso di Toscana (Cypress from Tuscany)
- Fico di Amalfi (Fig from Amalfi)
And let me tell you—once you try one, you’ll want to collect them all. Welcome to my world! 😄
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How I Pick My Perfume Each Day
I don’t know about you, but for a perfume to win my heart, it needs to move me. Not just a polite smile, a shrug, or a soft hmm. I mean capital-E Emotion! I want my heart to race, my eyes to glaze over, my soul to dance. I want to inhale it and feel something deep inside. I just can’t wear a bland, forgettable scent that’s “fine” but doesn’t stir anything in me.
Every morning, when I reach into my perfume drawer, I already know what story I want to tell with my scent. Am I feeling bold and electric—like I’ve had way too much coffee and my blood is buzzing? Then I’ll go for something to match that fire.
Other days, it’s all I can do to drag myself out of bed and brush my teeth. And then there are those tender mornings when I wake up feeling extra sensitive, like even a rock would want to give me a hug. Different moods, different energy—each deserves its own fragrant soundtrack.
So, What Does Bergamotto di Calabria Tell Me?
Top notes: Lemon, Bergamot
Heart notes: Ginger, Cedarwood, Floral blend
Base notes: Vetiver, Musk, Benzoin
For me, this scent is pure Mediterranean freedom. I smell the sea, a boat rocking on the waves, salty air, and the wind teasing sun-warmed hair into tangled strands. The deep blue bottle is like a sacred elixir—one spritz and I swear I’m standing at the bow of a boat, wind in my face, sun sparkling on the waves.
You’re steadying your feet on the moving deck, riding the rhythm of the sea like a dance. Your mind is clear, your heart is full, and all that exists is the ocean, the sunshine, and the cries of seagulls. That’s what Bergamotto di Calabria is to me. And I absolutely love it.
[Honestly, I believe there will come a time when fragrances that can do this—free your mind and lift your spirit—will be worth their weight in gold. People would pay anything for a single drop that brings that kind of peace.]
Long Live Bergamot!
If you’re a fan of bergamot-based perfumes, this one might remind you of Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria. The similarities are uncanny. It’s like they’re sisters—one growing up in Italy, the other in France.
The Guerlain version is softer, sweeter, more polished. The Acqua di Parma take? More playful, sunny, and carefree. In terms of longevity, Guerlain lasts longer on the skin—and clothes too. Though I did catch a whiff of my Acqua di Parma on a sweater the next day, which was a pleasant surprise!
Blu Mediterraneo scents are made to be used generously. You can spritz them freely—dare I say, bathe in them—and you’ll never overwhelm anyone. The downside? You’ll go through the bottle pretty fast. And if you fall for it as hard as I have, well… let’s just say I’d be the first one in line with a trolley and five jerrycans if they ever sold this stuff by the liter. 😄
Explore the World of Acqua di Parma
One last thing! I adore this brand so much that I sniff out their fragrances (pun intended) in every boutique I visit. If they carry it, I’m there. If you’re into bold, masculine classics—you know, that smooth, confident, old-school mafia boss vibe with a pinky ring and a cigar—try the black-labeled Colonia Leather. I wasn’t expecting to like it, but wow. I even kept the paper blotter in my purse just to carry a bit of that drama with me!
And for the gents who love that classic aftershave freshness, like Denim or other blue aquatic scents—check out Colonia Club. Trust me, it’s a total winner.
*PR sample – chosen by me, loved (or not) by me. I picked it out myself, no arm-twisting involved. 🌞
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