Italian luxury fragrance house Acqua di Parma, part of LVMH Group, has revealed its limited-edition summer fragrance collection, set for global launch on 29 May.
The Blu Mediterraneo home fragrance collection showcases exclusive designs by French artist Ben Arpea, whose La Terrazza Italiana series captures Mediterranean life through vivid, sunlit imagery.
Each product in the line reflects a distinct Italian summer moment. Arancia di Capri Chapeau! features yellow and white visuals evoking a Capri breakfast, while Mirto di Panarea and its matching candle reflect a seaside lunch in Panarea through blue and white tones.
The Fico di Amalfi Chapeau! candle evokes the coastal ambience of an Amalfi sunset aperitivo, reflected in its burgundy and white look.
Acqua di Parma has enhanced the Blu Mediterraneo range with Fruttini soaps by Dorothée Meilichzon, designed in the shape of the brand’s signature golden fruits. The soaps come in three fragrances – Arancia di Capri, Mirto di Panarea and Fico di Amalfi.
The series expands with three exclusive seasonal candles, each showcasing new scents and striped packaging.
Salina, in a coral and white jar, features a vibrant bergamot and neroli blend layered with ambroxan, moss and patchouli.
Pineta, housed in blue and white, combines cypress, black pepper and pine needle oil for a fresh, woody aroma. Ulivo, in a green and white jar, fuses blackcurrant, olive wood and cedar.
Packaged in an orange and white box, the Trio Candle Set includes travel sized-formats of Salina, Pineta and Ulivo, each evoking a different Italian destination.
The summer collection also showcases lifestyle items that highlight Italian craftsmanship.
The Pronti Via Lantern, made of natural rattan with hand-cut leather details, provides a soft, atmospheric glow and is designed to hold a 500g Acqua di Parma candle. The Tante Luci Candle Basket is offered in two sizes and can hold three or more candles, adding a warm ambience to summer evenings.
The Cin Cin Aperitivo Kit includes an aperitivo bottle, two Murano glass goblets and an Acqua di Parma candle, all presented in a hand-woven rattan basket. The Tutto A Posto Hatbox, crafted in tan leather and custom fabric, adds a practical yet stylish element of Acqua di Parma’s aesthetic to the home.
Produced by Bonacina 1889 using traditional rattan core weaving techniques, the piece showcases the material’s natural structure through its visible warp and weft. A transparent coating protects the ‘naturale’ finish while allowing the rattan to develop a warm patina over time.
Beyond the home scent collection, the brand has also introduced its Blu Mediterraneo La Riserva collection – a line of long-wearing scents developed through an intensive two-month maceration technique.
The Blu Mediterraneo collection’s best-selling scents have been reinterpreted as eau de parfums, developed over an extended period to deliver deeper, more textured scents with a smooth, intense character. Each note blends seamlessly to create a rich, long-lasting scent.
Inspired by the wild myrtle and volcanic terrain of Panarea, Mirto di Panarea La Riserva features top notes of cedrat essence, sage and juniper berries. Its heart blends myrtle and lavender, while myrrh absolute adds a rich, warming base. The base features a blend of patchouli fraction, labdanum absolute and lentiscus absolute for a rich, enduring earthy warmth.
Reflecting Capri’s lush landscapes and vibrant atmosphere, Arancia di Capri La presents a fresh burst of Italian blood orange, mandarin and petitgrain bigarade essence in its top notes. The heart combines aromatic rosemary and Italian basil with a salty mineral hint, while the base offers warmth from cedarwood, ambrettolide and a plush suede accord.
Fico di Amalfi La Riserva captures the essence of the Mediterranean fig, blended with citrus notes from the Amalfi Coast. The fragrance opens with mandarin, blood orange, grapefruit and lemon, followed by orris concentré with fig and lemon, and finishes with tonka bean absolute, ambrettolide and orcanox.
Available in 50ml, 100ml and 180ml formats, the fragrances are presented in bottles with a deeper blue hue on both cap and glass. The matching premium blue hatbox has been enlarged and updated with a fresh label and upgraded detailing. ✈
