Eau d'Italie Acqua Di Positano Eau De Parfum as seen on TheItalyEdit.com...

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Italian Perfume: 6 Artisan Brands You Should Know

Okay, we’ll say it, smelling good is just about as good as it gets. There’s nothing better than receiving a compliment on your perfume and having someone ask, “What is that scent?” Like an extension of your wardrobe, the process of selecting the perfect perfume can be a journey, but an important one.

Just like lingerie, Italian perfumes are top-tier. Fusing traditional artisanal techniques with modern-day practices and high-quality ingredients, you’re guaranteed to feel expensive.

Wherever you are in Italy, there’s a fragrance to reflect your destination. From citrus in the South to earthy herbs in the North, the scents capture the essence of each region. From up-and-coming artisanal brands to established perfumeries, we’ve wrapped the best Italian perfumes to add to your collection.

Eau d’Italie, Positano

TOP PICK:  Acqua di Positano

A well-kept secret among those in-the-know, Eau d’Italie is a perfume brand that has quickly gained global recognition. Born at Le Sirenuse hotel on the Amalfi Coast in Positano, Eau d’Italie captures the essence of the coast in twelve evocative scents. The brand was created by Marina Sersale and her husband Sebastián Alvarez Murena in 2004 to mark the hotel’s 50th anniversary.

Crafted in collaboration with world-renowned perfumers, the scents are contemporary, original and inspiring. From Mediterranean shrubbery to sun-kissed terracotta, Eau d’Italie takes you on an olfactory journey through Southern Italy and beyond, with fragrances that capture the romance and passion of the seaside.

Crisp and salty, Acqua di Positano is the perfect summer scent. It combines salt grains and orange flower absolute with sparkling top notes of citron and petitgrain. Picture the freshness of a Positano breeze with sun-warmed foliage, bright citrus and dry wood.

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