Acqua di Parma is one of the most iconic Italian luxury fragrance brands, with a truly remarkable history. In 2016, the brand celebrated its 100th anniversary. Everything began back in 1916 with the creation of a small perfume laboratory in the city of Parma. At that time, the fragrance world was dominated by heavy and overly intense German perfumes, while the scents created in this small laboratory were completely different — distinguished by their lightness, freshness, and airy elegance.
This is why Acqua di Parma fragrances, with their refined and luminous character, quickly captivated all of Italy and soon expanded into other countries. The 1950s became a golden era for the brand, as it was adored by Hollywood icons such as Audrey Hepburn, Lana Turner, Ava Gardner, Cary Grant, and David Niven.
The brand’s products were incomparable in their elegance, sophistication, and refined taste. In the 1990s, Acqua di Parma experienced a second rebirth, continuing to grow and evolve. Beyond fragrances, it expanded into skincare, spa treatments, and other luxury lifestyle products.
As the years passed, Acqua di Parma preserved its prestige and reputation, remaining as elegant and sought-after as ever, while staying devoted to nature and celebrating its timeless beauty.