Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo House Overview

[@UnknownChap]

This is my favourite house , the one that actually got me into perfumes. I have all of these in the big boy bottles. I was on holidays and everyday walking to the beach i'd pop into a shop that sold these and the woman who worked there like my irish accent and charm 😂 so she'd let me try them all and when i went in on the last day , she gave me 5 display bottles for free 😮 all half or more full. Still got love for Mrs.Isabella 🙏 Fico di amalfi is also my favourite , and all these seem to pop off my skin and blossom while they last around 8 hours on me , so the performance is stellar on my skin. Great review👍

[@Redolessence]

I love hearing stories about kind gestures such as those. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@getsf]

I have "fico di amalfi", "mandorlo di sicilia", "colonia mirra" and " colonia oud". For me its the 4 best of this house.

[@UnknownChap]

@@getsf i'd have to count , but off hand i think i have between 25- 30 bottles from this house alone 😂 those are all great choices 👌

[@UnknownChap]

@@Redolessence definetly a special one , Mrs.Isabella was practically the one who got me into this. I hope someday i'll travel back there and see her , make the fragrance memory complete.

[@Redolessence]

That's incredible!

[@molly4495]

I love Fico di Amalfi too! It's so versatile and I wear it a lot in the summer. The bottles from that line are beautiful.

[@richparkinson9647]

Such a fantastic scent. I use this whenever I use my Fig body wash from Harry’s. Smell so similar.

[@frankkatsaros8600]

Acqua di Parma, my first fragrance love. Amazing house! Nobody does natural smelling citrus like AdP.

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for commenting!

[@vindicator75]

What's your favorite in this line Frank?

[@frankkatsaros8600]

@@vindicator75 Ginepro! Try it. Amazing, four season scent too.

[@hasib1625]

Still haven’t tried this House and been hearing good about them. Enjoyed the review ✌🏻

[@c.thesniper7971]

I just got the bergamotto di calabria and it is really really Good

[@ianiskandar4165]

I bought fico di amalfi and the first spray on my hand I didnt like it but then something appear in the air.. greaat smell..unique and fresh at the same time .. I think this maynot be the best if you sniff closely but when appear in the air its a greeat scent..

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for sharing your experience, Ian!

[@ChaosFragrances]

Nice video Steven! Surprisingly enough, I haven't tried any from Acqua Di Parma yet. I'll probably dive into them next summer.

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for stopping by, Dallas!

[@Martin-gz4qn]

I just bought Fico di Amalfi at Marshall's today, on clearance, for $39.99! I love this stuff!

[@Redolessence]

Whoa! Fantastic find!

[@ialcocer]

For me, Mirto di Panarea is the best from the line, such amazing aromatic, mirth base fragrance, you should try Steven !! Chers from Mexico !!!

[@Redolessence]

I will have to! Blessings to Mexico!

[@christophermurillo4108]

Toda la razon. Y curioso tambien ser mexicano y amar Mirto di Panarea de igual que lo mencionas. Te llena por conpleto los sentidos y te hace sentir el doble d elimpio y frezco. Creo seria mi mejor forma de definirla. Equal cheers from mexico

[@arthurscargill8010]

While I'm a big fan of Fico di Amalfi it's the almonds of Mandorlo di Scilia that makes best of line for me

[@Redolessence]

I can totally see that! I love the smell of almond.

[@Hititup2121]

Great video man, I real enjoy acqua di Parma FICO di Amalfi alot. It smell amazing to me . I got buy this fragrance soon. I hope you have a great day.

[@Redolessence]

Thank you so much, Chris! I hope your weekend is off to a great start!

[@liciomarfisi4868]

I purchased a bottle of Fico di Amalfi on the same day I smelled the sample, really great scent!

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for stopping by!

[@coolslc]

Licio Marfisi it’s delicious!

[@thatsnuclear1335]

Never could pull the trigger on Fico di Amalfi after the great Figuier Eden but now that I have Eleventh Hour and rock'n it for the fall I appreciate the angles of fig scents . I'll have to add this one! Seems like you can't go wrong with fig... "Keep rock'n frags" ®

[@Redolessence]

Thank you so much for sharing and stopping by!

[@mwpahl38]

Fantastic technical breakdown Steven! I love that your pronunciation is on point. Why I value that, I don't know. I tend to get compliments from sales associates that notice that I pronounce them correctly when they themselves usually don't. I think you've hit the nail on the head for me as far as citrus scents go, I'm not generally a fan because they usually lack depth. It's always good to find a lighter scent that actually does intrigue me with it's evolution. I have Acqua Di Parma Leather & Quercia, I love them both. Great house of fragrances!

[@Redolessence]

Thank you so much for stopping by and for the kind words!

[@Stereophile11]

I tried ADP Mirra and was in love! A great scent!

[@MadAzn53]

Love this house and agree with the order. Fica di Amalfi is really good but sadly this becomes a skin scent in an hour and just disappears after two. That is just sad.

[@Redolessence]

That's pretty disappointing!

[@bill6188]

It does last like 4 hours projecting and like 7-9 hours overall, but yeah

[@itskyyuuuu]

I have almost all of the blu line. My favorites are Cedro di Taormina easily and then Arancia di Capri, followed by ginepro di sardegna then Mirto di Panerea. Fico is actually my least favorite i gave it to a female friend. Mandorlo would be my 2nd least favorite and I want to try Chinotto which i think is the newsest offering

[@Redolessence]

That's awesome! Very impressive collection!

[@jpizz88]

Mandorlo di Sicilia is my favorite of the Blue line. What are your thoughts on Essenza di Colonia, Steven?

[@Redolessence]

I like it, but it's not my favorite from the collection.

[@deionbeeldenstormer7498]

Essenza is my favorite from the line. Ideal blend of sweet and spicy. Bergamot, citrus, cloves, rose: blended perfectly. Classy, elegant, and seductive. One of my favorite "suit and tie" fragrances. Excellent for the office or an upscale social engagement.

[@MyangelsareimpulsiveBLESSED]

Sicilia is my jam...great reviews my guy. Appreciate the in depth content.

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm going to try these fragrances and have a blessed day

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for watching, Michael! I appreciate you stopping by!

[@stelios413]

Smelt Capri at the airport in Paris, bought a bottle when I got home. Very pleasant! Only other one I cared for out of the blue line is Fico, which I own aswell.

[@Redolessence]

Thanks for sharing!

[@joaqpani8719]

My friend, what would you buy? Colonia Pura, Colonia Futura or Colonia Intensa? Which of those is better? Your help would be highly appreciated.

[@TheDh111]

Great review! I'm not very familiar with this house & wondered about it. Your pronunciation is epic!

[@Redolessence]

Thank you so much!

[@MrAgogo55]

I have Bergamotto Di Calabria it smells really good but the thing is sometimes I get a headache from it.

[@XxManzanitaPR]

I'd love to see you discuss the different offering in the Acqua di Parma lineup!

[@Redolessence]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@sopito7883]

Nice taking on this ones Steve did you try ginepro di Sardegna? I own four of this house very good smell but bad longevity

[@Redolessence]

Yeah, unfortunately the longevity could be better. That one is pretty good

[@Redolessence]

Hey! I answered your question on a different comment! Haha. I hope all is well!

[@eve123w8]

Thanks Steven. I have and love Mandorlo di Sicilia. I think it smells like a root beer float. Ginepro is my next favorite!

[@Redolessence]

Hey, Eve! That's such a cool comparison! Thank you for stopping by!

[@AGentlemansJourney77]

My personal favourites are Fico and Mirto.

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for stopping by, brother!

[@vindicator75]

RIP Ferrari

[@Capitan-Marco]

Great video!! I was waiting for it! I have fico di Amalfi and it is really good. I wish the performance was better but I love it. I hope you will make a full review of it some day! :)

[@Redolessence]

I hope to if and when I buy a bottle of it! Thank you for watching, Marco!

[@KatEspnl]

IMO, this was a very thoughtful review. I have yet to try the Blu Mediterraneo line so this helps. Thank you! :)

[@finefragrancefan8314]

I tried a wide array of the AdP fragrances and while they smell amazingly realistic and natural they pretty much all have average projection and longevity at best. That alone would not deter me because they do actually smell quite good. Unfortunately when I spray as much as I need to get them to project and last I get a bad headache. Fico di Amalfi is probably my favourite from their whole roster. I love this fresh-cut fig aroma. Phylosoikos is disgusting to me, tbqh. But we all have different tastes.

[@Redolessence]

That's true. All tastes are different. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@davidsugar2040]

Have never smelled Dany fragerance from this house was scared hers performance is bad on them so I stayed away looking forward to your next video Steven

[@Redolessence]

Yeah, the performance is not great, but the fragrances are wonderful!

[@choiseunghyun9717]

I KEEP WAITING AND WAITING ALL DAY JUST TO SEE YOUR NEW VIDEOS YOUR AMAZING AND I ADORE YOU AS YOUR FAN. EVERY FRAGRANCE THAT YOU REVIEW MAKES ME ALOT INTERESTED IN OUR FRAGRANCE WORLD I DONT KNOW HOW TO THANK YOU THAT MUCH BUT THE ONLY THING THAT I CAN DO IS TO SUPPORT YOU IN ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS. 🤗

[@Redolessence]

You know just how much that means to me. Thank you for the unending encouragement and support. I owe you so much.

[@johncarrillo1426]

Great review as always man. Two questions for you lol.. 1) Do all AdP have performance issues? And 2) where do you get your custom blotters from? I could really use some for my collection

[@peepoclap4656]

trying to find YSL L'homme intense authentic bottle if you got any particular trusted source and if not what could be a good replacement of this clean gentleman amber sweet fragrance?

[@RafoRH]

Happy to see you talk about this house, to be honest I haven't tried any, but I will, Thanks you.

[@Redolessence]

I don't love them all, but Fico di Amalfi is nice.

[@augustpoth3971]

Aqua di Parma or Atelier Cologne? A battle video between these two houses would be awesome.

[@Redolessence]

Thanks!

[@EduRo98]

Great video!! What are your thoughts about tom ford ombré leather?

[@Redolessence]

I genuinely enjoy it! I bought a bottle not too long ago. I hope to review it soon!

[@ritankarsasmal380]

This is a good topic indeed! I wish u do it on ur own on full range since there are lot of these type of big brand's frags that we wanna hear about from you! We wanna know ur take! DG velvet line, ADP as u doing, Nishane, Profumroma, Byredo, Tom Ford, Atelier cologne, Chanel, By Killian and more...been following long time and this is a suggestion, hope u take it positively :)

[@Redolessence]

That's a great idea! I would love to do more house overviews!

[@masterinnocent2728]

Please help me. Have you smelt ADP cedro di taromina. And would you say it smells exactly like Blu de chanel EDP or similar. Because some say there is a resemblance

[@Redolessence]

There is a slight resemblance, but I find them to be quite different from one another.

[@masterinnocent2728]

@@Redolessence how close do they resemble each other? Is there a big difference between how they smell?

[@sopito7883]

Hi Steve I being watching your old video. I like to ask you about, Colonia Pura. I have A very good deal did you try it before if you did is safe blind buy? Thank you

[@Redolessence]

It's very easy to wear, so I would say it's a safe blind buy. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@richierich2030]

I have enjoyed a few from this line, unfortunately they dont last long on me in the Florida heat and humidity. Great review as always brother.

[@Redolessence]

I totally understand what you mean! Thank you for watching!

[@sevenheaven5175]

Same here in Singapore. Performance is bad maybe due to hot n humid weather.

[@Hialeah1925]

Which one does not work for you in the Florida heat? I’m in it, what do you suggest?

[@pandorap872]

Really like ADP. Ginepro di Sardegna is my favourite from the Blu series. Thinking of getting Cedro di Taormina next. Own Pura and a decant of Essenza from the Colonia line. Did not really like their newer releases Chinotto and Sandalo which was a letdown for me after a single testing. How do you rate Jovoy L'Arbre de la Connaissance as a Fig fragrance? Thanks, Steven!

[@Redolessence]

Oh, awesome! I haven't tried the Jovoy fragrance unfortunately.

[@justaddlight]

A great overview Steven. Solid info.

[@Redolessence]

Thank you so much!

[@Dussbd]

Hello, Why fig scent can not be extracted naturally ? I am pretty sure that there are fig natural oils on the market. Why could not they extract fig milk or fig fruit scent from actual plant?

[@Apoplectic_Spock]

Steven, have you sampled Carven L'eau Intense? I sampled it, fell in love, and bought a bottle (very inexpensive) recently. I didn't expect the similarities to ADP Colonia Club, but I love the fresh mint.

[@Redolessence]

I tried it! I see what you mean. I will try to review it soon!

[@Apoplectic_Spock]

@@Redolessence Looking forward to it! A fantastic cheapie.

[@rihardsirbe5254]

Yeesss fico di amalfiiii I have been smelling it for the past month and I love it but still haven’t bought it... should I get it!?

[@Redolessence]

I personally love it! I would recommend it!

[@rihardsirbe5254]

Redolessence, thank you very much! I think that this could be the day😂😂🙌

[@nealfrancis5083]

Fico is superb , also the mandorlo Di sicilia is another belter , smells like almond desert

[@Redolessence]

Yes! Thanks for stopping by, Neal!

[@mauricesas7650]

Good review, Aqcua di Parma is high quality and their fragrances smell good and very natural but it doesn't wow me. Sometimes that citrus that they use in many of their fragrances is too strong and gives me headache. Aqua di Bergamotto from Zegna is a better smelling bergamot fragrance than Bergamotto di Calabria,

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for sharing, Maurice!

[@ThisIsMyFullName]

If you like figs fragrances, you need to try 'Bvlgari - Eau Parfumee au The Rouge'. It's tea and fig based, and is actually reminiscent of 'Gucci - Pour Homme II, except more fruity with the fig instead of spicy cinnamon, and more airy with the red pepper instead of tingling pimento.

[@Redolessence]

That's a great one!

[@fredericobaami7565]

OMG! You have all the A-Men editions!!! I'm so envious! 😂 A bottle of A-Men is really expensive down here.

[@matchymatchy5978]

Frederico Baami You noticed only A men bottles, which might be the cheapest on shelves,,,,, did not you glance Amouage bottles over there !

[@m.n.d5949]

Thanks for this one always wanted to know wjat Acqua di parma was about. Thanks

[@Redolessence]

You're welcome!

[@rayzhong8542]

Steven, will you do a full review of Fico di Amalfi if you do get a bottle? It has received a lot of praise from reviewers. I'd like to hear your take on it.

[@Redolessence]

I would love to do a full review!

[@stefanoplunder7938]

Thanks I wanted to buy Calabria bergamot but I think it is similar to ferrari bergamot which costs much less ... What do you think

[@Redolessence]

I prefer the Acqua di Parma fragrance more! I'm not really a fan of Radiant Bergamot.

[@stefanoplunder7938]

Thanks brother

[@Redolessence]

Welcome!

[@YourHighwayInTheSky]

Your pronunciation is so good!

[@Redolessence]

Many thanks! Might be the European in me.

[@YourHighwayInTheSky]

@@Redolessence Yeah and you're hot

[@getsf]

HI. I enjoy your work and i wanted to know when you will do a review of other aqua di Parma, like "colonia mirra" , "colonia oud" "mandorlo di sicilia"

[@Redolessence]

I would like to purchase one of those soon. Perhaps Colonia Oud.

[@itskyyuuuu]

Colonia leather or colonia mirra get my vote!

[@fav23552]

Redolessence Colonia old is fantastic, my signature scent especially in the fall and winter. Highly recommended sophisticated and complex long lasting I think I’ll put some on today! Let’s hear a review

[@verybighomer]

Fico di Amalfi is a very nice one, but I discovered Chinotto di Liguria just a week ago and like it a lot. Unfortunately summer is more or less over, but I will get my bottle anyhow.

[@Redolessence]

True. Thanks for stopping by!

[@Moose185]

I’ve got colonia and looking for another aqua di Parma fragrance.

[@leonordstrom7610]

It's a nice line for sure! However pretty lacking in the performance category unfortunately, favourites are probably Fico and Cedro di taormina! And how funny, i gave away my bottle of Fico to my mom the other day now i kinda want it back! :D

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for sharing!

[@fav23552]

Cedro di Taormina was not reviewed. Even if it’s not a contender fragrance, I still would like to hear a review on it.. I just purchased it and I love it for the summer especially it’s got a wonderful complexity and evocative of the Mediterranean. However alas not a very long lasting one.

[@spongebob2683]

Hi redolessence May I ask do you know essenza nobile.de (Germany fragrance online site)? Do u recommend this site to us?Thank-you

[@plasmichoneytrip]

I am obsessed with this line. Everything has different characteristics but are all great. I like Mandorlo di Sicilia and Chinotto di Liguria. All fresh without smelling generic and aquatic...which makes it really unisex.

[@Redolessence]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@wendellyearwood6767]

Bro your content is always on point and professional. I trust your opinions concerning scents, almost always accurate. Thanks again. What are your thoughts on AdP Colonia in terms of sillage, longevity and occasion.

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for all the kind words, Wendell! Personally, I think the performance is underwhelming.

[@wendellyearwood6767]

@@Redolessence Ok. Again I trust your opinion. I'm loving the Parfums de Marly line right now. Pegasus, Layton, Galloway and Herod. Wow, Stephen! Wow...Its a while I haven't seen a niche house have so many offerings I love. I'm from the Caribbean so I couldn't attend the events held at the PdM boutique with you and Carlos, but definitely when I come to NY again I'll check the boutique. What are your favourite PdM offerings?

[@aalbertoii09]

will you do anymore Zara reviews? they released another Santal 33 clone called Scent #1 its very good copy and only $18 also 4MBROX thats a copy of le labo another 13

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for showing interest! I'd be happy to review those!

[@FRD-HDD]

AdP is elegant and refined, it's sad to see it compared or opposed to "nouveau riche" perfumes that are loud and vulgar.

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

Where does Ballade Sauvage fall in your list of favorite figs?

[@Redolessence]

It's one I enjoy, but I don't love it. It would rank below Fico and Philosykos.

[@vindicator75]

RIP Ferrari. Lol. I always wanted to get a fig fragrance. The Armani Prive was up there, but the performance was really bad on me.

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for watching! That's just my opinion/taste!

[@BestBrandsPerfume]

do you speak Italian?

[@Redolessence]

I don't. I speak Greek. That's probably where my accent is coming from.

[@vetiwearerdaimyo1592]

What about the fig in Dior Dune?

[@Redolessence]

I haven't smelled dune in a long time!

[@jaydizzle1461]

How do u trim your beard evenly like that?

[@Redolessence]

I have my barber do it once a week for me.

[@bobbystillz222]

You look gangsta with the beard! You’re almost as handsome as me.

[@Herandme90]

Compare cedro di Taormina to these,I’m Sicilian so I’m repping big.

[@Redolessence]

I will try to review it for you!

[@paulsjunkcars]

Good video.

[@Redolessence]

Thanks!

[@dilanjr9428]

Tnx steven ...can u reviw ...ch chic

[@patrickbennett439]

holy shit, a regular t shirt, never seen that on you before, you are mr.burberry lol

[@Redolessence]

Really? Haha

[@patrickbennett439]

@@Redolessence actually you do have a bunch of videos with a regular t shirt, i guess the dressed up outfits are just what stood out in my memory.

[@Redolessence]

True!

[@coolslc]

Acqua di Parma, l’originale! 👍🏼

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for watching.

[@dannyh7676]

Mirra.. essenza..quercia, ebano..sandalo Can't beat this list...

[@Barkingspider]

19 bucks a month for premium colognes. To pricey for me.

[@Redolessence]

I understand.

[@layebabdelghani4552]

Mmmm What about cartier declaration d un soir

[@Redolessence]

Very well done rose scent for a designer. That's one I haven't purchased yet.

[@triciamendoza366]

Good review but scent bird is a riff off tbh. 😂

[@Redolessence]

Thank you so much

[@thciswack99]

Hate this new comment section layout

[@Redolessence]

Same

[@iskagsb888]

❤

[@Redolessence]

Hey there!

[@kylorobb]

Scentbird sucks, they only have 25-35 frags left. All the good stuff is gone.

[@Redolessence]

I'm sorry you didn't have a good experience.

[@UnknownChap]

First! now to actually watch 😂

[@Redolessence]

Hey, Robert! Thank you for watching!

[@layebabdelghani4552]

First one

[@Redolessence]

Thank you for watching!

[@karaklabs]

Haha youre funny