ACQUA TOFANA

Acqua Tofana is the unisex eau de parfum by Les Folies du Parfum, the Verona maison that dedicates its fragrances to mad souls living outside the rules. It is an oriental floral with a marine, aromatic soul, fresh and luminous, hiding behind an unsettling name a trail that makes you dream.

The Fragrance

The name comes from the legendary Acqua Tofana, the odourless, colourless poison created in the seventeenth century by Giulia Tofana so as not to arouse suspicion. The maison turns the myth upside down: this water does not kill, it seduces. The perfume tells of the sea, of salt on the skin, of the spices and flowers of a garden overlooking the water, with the same aura of mystery as its inspiration. It belongs to the Classic Collection, is made in Italy and comes in the hand-crafted dark glass bottle with magnetic cap, kept in a wooden box.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening is aromatic and sparkling: lime and basil awaken the senses, while cardamom and nutmeg add a spicy warmth. In the heart the marine accord brings the sea breeze, softened by the petals of orchid and ylang-ylang and deepened by saffron. The base is salty and powdery: sea salt and ambergris settle on sandalwood and musk, leaving a soft, clean trail that recalls skin after a swim in the sea.

Who We Recommend Acqua Tofana To

We recommend Acqua Tofana to those who love marine fragrances but want them more refined and floral than usual, with a spicy touch that makes them grown-up. It is perfect for spring and summer, by day and on seaside evenings, and works beautifully as an elegant everyday scent. Unisex, it appeals to anyone looking for freshness with character.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

It is the marine scent we recommend to people who say they do not like marine scents: there is nothing synthetic or sporty about it, it is an elegant sea air, salty and powdery at once. Those who try it in the shop in summer usually choose it precisely because it stays close to the skin without disappearing.

Similar Fragrances

• Ambre of the Sea by Habibi NY shares sea salt, ambergris, musk and sandalwood, in a sweeter, fruitier version with rose, liquorice and plum.
• Fersen by Les Folies du Parfum shares salt, saffron, marine notes and musk: it is the collection sibling, more citrusy and vanillic, inspired by Capri.
• Sel d'Argent by BDK Parfums shares the salty accord, ylang-ylang and white musks, in a more mineral, ambery key.

FAQ

Who was Giulia Tofana?
A figure of seventeenth-century Italy, remembered for creating Acqua Tofana, a poison impossible to detect. The maison took only its mystery: this perfume seduces, it does no harm.

Is it suitable for summer?
Yes, it is one of the most summery perfumes of the collection: the aromatic freshness and marine heart make it perfect in the heat, yet it stays pleasant in the milder seasons too.

Is it a masculine or feminine perfume?
It is unisex: the marine, aromatic side is much loved by men, the floral, powdery side by women, and on both it finds a natural balance.

How does it differ from Fersen, by the same maison?
They are the two marine perfumes of the collection: Fersen is more citrusy and sunny, with a vanillic base, while Acqua Tofana is more floral and spicy, with a salty, powdery base.

Product Information

Brand

Les Folies du Parfum

Name

Acqua Tofana

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

100 ml

Olfactory family

Marine Oriental Floral

Launch year

2024

Made in

Italy