Visconti di Modrone Acqua di Selva Eau de Cologne 200ml Spray

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

1. Spray onto pulse points — wrists, base of the neck and behind the ears — at around 15cm
2. Apply over moisturised skin to extend longevity
3. Generous application is appropriate; eau de cologne is a lighter concentration designed for liberal use
4. 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