Visconti di Modrone Acqua di Selva Eau de Cologne 200ml is a classical Italian aromatic-fougère, launched in 1949 and a fixture of post-war Italian perfumery. The composition opens on a fresh top of lemon, basil, bergamot, rosemary and lavender, develops through a herbaceous heart of pine, thyme, clary sage, geranium and cloves, and settles into a soft, mossy drydown of peat, vetiver, cedar and musk — green, woody and reminiscent of an Italian forest at dawn.
About Visconti di Modrone
Visconti di Modrone is a heritage Italian perfumery house famous for traditional, classical compositions rooted in mid-twentieth-century European fragrance making. Acqua di Selva — translated as "Water of the Forest" — is one of its most enduring releases, beloved by perfume enthusiasts for its uncompromising green-aromatic character and its commitment to a vintage olfactory style largely absent from modern designer perfumery.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Lemon, Basil, Bergamot, Rosemary, Lavender
- Heart: Pine, Thyme, Clary Sage, Geranium, Cloves
- Base: Peat, Vetiver, Cedar, Musk
Olfactory family: Aromatic Fougère | Launched: 1949 | Gender: Unisex (originally masculine)
Who it's for
Acqua di Selva suits anyone drawn to vintage-style, green-aromatic colognes — forest, pine, herb and moss enthusiasts who appreciate fragrances built like the great mid-twentieth-century classics. It is particularly atmospheric in autumn and spring, and works beautifully as a post-shower splash, a casual evening fragrance, or for those who collect heritage olfactory compositions.
How to wear it
- Spray onto pulse points — wrists, base of the neck and behind the ears — at around 15cm
- Apply over moisturised skin to extend longevity
- Generous application is appropriate; eau de cologne is a lighter concentration designed for liberal use
- Reapply through the day; the top is the most volatile
Specifications
- Size: 200ml
- Concentration: Eau de Cologne
- Gender: Unisex (originally masculine)
- Brand: Visconti di Modrone
- Year: 1949
- Family: Aromatic Fougère
