Costa Azzurra Acqua by Tom Ford | Fragrance Fragrance
What does Costa Azzurra Acqua smell like?
Costa Azzurra Acqua is a breath of cool, salt-crusted air blowing through a dense Mediterranean thicket. While many aquatic fragrances lean into sugary tropical fruits or synthetic "blue" notes, this...
The fragrance is widely regarded as a more mature and resinous alternative to typical summer aquatics, with many enthusiasts noting its forest-heavy profile sets it apart from "shower gel" style scents.
Performance is a point of frequent discussion; while it is recognized for lasting well for a fresh fragrance (often cited as 6-8 hours), the sillage is considered intimate and skin-hugging, making it an excellent choice for close-range encounters.
It is frequently compared to its predecessor, the original Costa Azzurra, with the consensus being that the Acqua version is greener, less sweet, and better suited for extreme heat.
Users generally recommend this for daytime leisure and daily wear during the spring and summer, specifically highlighting its effectiveness in humid weather where heavier scents might become cloying.
While the scent is marketed as unisex, a majority of the community perceives it as having a masculine lean due to the prominent pine and cypress notes.
