Acqua E Zucchero

Acqua E Zucchero, inspired by Profumum Roma Acqua e Zucchero (2002)

The name translates as 'water and sugar', and sweetness is its defining trait. It starts with a burst of red fruits and candy floss, made slightly tart by the berries. Orange blossom forms the heart, honeyed rather than soapy. Vanilla blended with musk takes over in the base, leaving a smooth, sugared finish.

About the original

Profumum Roma dates Acqua e Zucchero to 2002 and files it under its Vanigliata, or vanilla, family. The official pyramid is short: orange blossom, red fruits and vanilla, with the brand's own description adding candy floss, delicate florals and musk. It remains in Profumum's current range. Retail descriptions single out its honeyed orange blossom and slightly tart berry edge.

Our version

Ours is an independent eau de parfum made to evoke the same character. It is not Profumum Roma stock, not an official relaunch and not the original formula.

Who it suits

Lovers of gourmands and sugared florals are the obvious audience. It is unapologetically sweet, so the orange blossom in the middle is unlikely to win over anyone who finds dessert-like perfumes cloying.

Related scents

• Profumum Roma Acqua di Sale
• Profumum Roma Arso
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Notes of the original fragrance, as published by the brand.

Top notes: Orange Blossom

Heart notes: Red Fruits

Base notes: Vanilla

Red fruits and candy floss open the scent, sweet and a little tangy from the berries.

Orange blossom follows, rich and honeyed, with delicate white-floral tones running beside the fruit.

The base is vanilla and musk, smooth and sugary, with the floral note fading into it.

How sweet is Acqua e Zucchero?

Very. Candy floss, red fruits and vanilla make it a clear gourmand, with orange blossom as the main floral note.

Is it related to Acqua di Sale?

Both come from Profumum Roma, but they are opposites: Acqua di Sale is a salty marine blend of seaweed, myrtle and cedar.

What does the name mean?

It is Italian for 'water and sugar', which sums up its light-hearted, sweet character.

Inside the EU, delivery is free on orders of €49 or more. Below that it is a flat €4.99. Outside the EU, delivery is a flat €4.99 on every order. We send every order in 1 to 2 working days. It arrives in 3 to 7 days across the EU and in 7 to 14 days outside the EU. You have 14 days to return an unopened bottle.

Profumum Roma and Acqua e Zucchero are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Profumum Roma in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.