by La Rive
Aqua Bella is a bright, light, and refreshing fragrance that leans strongly toward the cool, citrus-green aquatic style, with a subtle sweetness that keeps it from being overly sterile. It opens with a crisp, green mint and lemon zest that evokes a freshly showered or bathed feeling, supported by aromatic, fresh, and green accords. The middle notes of jasmine, peony, and pink pepper add a soft floral depth, while the base of brown sugar, cedar, and labdanum provides just enough warmth and dryness to prevent the scent from fading into pure airiness. The performance is moderate and fleeting, lasting on average up to four hours on most skin types, requiring reapplication for lasting presence. It’s especially well-suited for daytime wear in warm, humid weather, particularly during summer months, and is universally unisex in wearability, though it tends to favor feminine associations due to the floral lift. The aroma remains clean, natural-smelling, with no strong alcohol or chemical notes, and feels more genuine than many entry-level dupes. It evolves subtly over time, leaning toward a light herbal sweetnes with a soft, masculine-leaning dry down—though opinions diverge on whether it feels truly rich or just light and fleeting.