MAIR Acqua Di Lusso
“This fragrance is a tribute to the beauty and refinement I experienced in Milan—a city where luxury meets everyday life. Acqua Di Lusso is a reminder that sometimes the most profound beauty is found in shared, simple moments. I wanted to create a fragrance that captures this elegant balance, a scent that evokes both luxury and a deep sense of comfort.”- Mair Emenogu
Sforzesco Fountain in Milan common use
“You may have the universe if I may have Italy.” – Giuseppe Verdi.
Upon reviewing a brand’s current fragrance is always wonder what their next one will be composed of (the notes). In the case of MAIR, her last one, Peony Silk. was all about the florals. Mair wanted that her third fragrance would be an aquatic scent and would have cardamom, a note she obsessed over while researching aquatic scents. Ecco qui! MAIR’S third fragrance, Acqua Di Lusso, Italian for luxury water, is that aquatic. With gorgeous florals floating right below the surface, this is her tribute to Italian elegance and timeless luxury. To be precise, her inspiration was her next fragrance came from the enchanting atmosphere of Milan and its water fountains. Nothing is better when traveling on vacation when everything coalesces to transport you to another place and time.
Mair Emenogu of MAIR Fragrances
I am generally a fan of aquatic scents, and I’m a Pisces! But as a fragrance aficionado, I can recognize a well-turned aquatic and appreciate it. And there is much to admire here. MAIR Acqua Di Lusso is an elegantly done aquatic that’s unexpected . On the initial spray, I recognized that this was more than an aquatic fragrance. The opening entrance of the lemon and bergamot is so uplifting as to rise above the water. Bergamot with its fruity citrus scent, has a mildly spicy and floral undertone that blends nicely with cardamom’s aromatic profile of complexity and richness. It offers a variety of warm, sweet, and just-so-spiciness. Cardamom, mostly used by perfumers as a top note, adds zest and spiciness to what I believe MAIR was looking for here. MAIR is using these notes to transport wearers to a Mediterranean paradise
Perfumer Clarisse Aparici
“Working with Clarisse on this project was like working on a harmony-filled duet. She brought a Mediterranean flair to the body of the scent which made it so unique”-Mair Emenogu.
It’s the middle notes of gardenia, orange blossom, and jasmine that make this fragrance most attractive. The highly fragrant gardenia, commonly used as a middle note, is kept in check here by orange blossom and jasmine. It has a creaminess bordering on a mild sweetness that does tap down the citrus burst of the top notes. The versatility of orange blossom and jasmine are common notes in the floral fragrance family and pair well together to create a soft, romantic floral scent that evokes the fragrant florals of Italy.
The base notes close it out with a delicate touch—creamy coconut, sandalwood, and vanilla usher in a warmth and softness. I enjoyed Acqua Di Lusso’s freshness in our cooler climate, but the fragrance will really sing in the warmer months, as the sparkling citrus, bergamot, orange blossom, gardenia, jasmine, and coconut are perfect for the spring and summer seasons. Acqua Di Lusso will transport you to MAIR’S happy place, Italy.
Notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Cardamom, Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Coconut, Sandalwood, Vanilla
Disclaimer: I received a bottle of Acqua Di Lusso sent to me by MAIR. My opinions are mine and only mine.
Hernando Courtright ~ Senior Events Contributor and Brand Ambassador
MAIR Acqua Di Lusso
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Read Hernando’s Behind The Bottle Q & A: Interview with Mair Emenogu on MAIR Peony Silk here. Remember When here.
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