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Eau de parfum
Pro Fragrantia Aqua Glacialis
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Character and History of the Fragrance
Pro Fragrantia Aqua Glacialis is an eau de parfum from 2021, created for women and men.
This unisex fragrance has a cool, clean and expressive character, combining citrus freshness with mineral transparency and a light marine chill.
The release belongs to the Swiss brand Pro Fragrantia, for which attention to quality and the character of a composition is an important part of its signature.
The name Aqua Glacialis sets the mood from the first seconds: it evokes icy water, mountain air and sunlight reflected on the surface of a lake.
The fragrance does not strive to be sweet or heavy. Its appeal is built on a sense of coolness, cleanliness and space.
At the same time, the composition does not smell sterile: woody, ambery and mossy nuances add depth and make its development feel more focused.
Fragrance Pyramid and Development
The top notes of Aqua Glacialis open with an aquatic accord, Calabrian bergamot, lemon, mountain air and orange.
The citrus opening is bright, sparkling and invigorating, while watery and airy nuances create the effect of a cool morning landscape.
Bergamot and lemon provide a crisp freshness, while orange softens the composition with a sunny, slightly rounder tone.
In the heart, the fragrance becomes calmer and more aromatic: a lavender note blends with mineral nuances.
The aquatic accord here is perceived not as simple watery freshness, but as the sensation of a clean surface, cool stones and humid air.
Lavender adds a green, slightly spicy facet and reinforces the composition's versatile character.
The base gradually reveals the denser side of the perfume. Amber, cedar, a marine accord, oakmoss and musk create a noticeable, long-lasting and well-defined trail.
The mineral freshness remains, but becomes deeper, taking on a woody-mossy shade and soft ambery warmth.
Wearability and Sillage
In character, this is a fragrance for those who enjoy fresh compositions with a distinct sense of individuality.
It is suitable for the city, the office, travel and relaxing by the water, especially in warm weather. However, its cool mineral character can also work beautifully in autumn or winter.
Aqua Glacialis is easy to imagine as a daytime fragrance that refreshes an outfit, yet its rich base also allows it to accompany evening occasions.
The eau de parfum has very strong sillage, so the composition is noticeable in the surrounding space and unfolds gradually around its wearer.
The opening citrus-aquatic notes attract attention, while cedar, amber, moss and musk maintain the expressive character after the top accords fade.
No exact recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing are available, so it is best to start with a small amount and assess the intensity on your own skin.
The Perfumer and Its Place in the Collection
The composition was created by Thomas Nipkow.
His work on Aqua Glacialis is built on contrast: a transparent citrus opening gradually meets a mineral heart and a rich woody-amber base.
As a result, the fragrance feels less like a one-dimensional fresh cologne and more like a full-fledged eau de parfum with a strong character and noticeable development on the skin.
The composition belongs to the aromatic, citrus and mineral fragrance families. Its note groups include aquatic, green, woody, musky, ambery, earthy and mossy nuances.
No other concentrations of Aqua Glacialis are specified in the available data.
In terms of mood, the fragrance can be compared with Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale and Hugo Boss Boss Number One. In terms of freshness and cleanliness, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea may be the closest match.
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