Gush›ALT. Fragrances›Acqua di ALT.
ALT. Fragrances Acqua di ALT.
ALT. Fragrances

Acqua di ALT.

gourmand
woody
floral
oud
amber
sweet
aromatic
EDP · unisex

ALT. Fragrances is an independent fragrance house focused on creating distinctive, unconventional scents that challenge traditional perfumery conventions. The brand prioritizes bold creativity and experimental compositions, making Acqua di ALT. a representative example of their approach to modern fragrance design.

Acqua di ALT. opens with an unusual aquatic profile, leading with broom and buchu over woody notes of guaiac and spruce, with a toffee sweetness that immediately signals this isn't a traditional marine fragrance. The heart develops into something more complex, layering amber, cilantro, and labdanum with earthy mushroom and syrup accords that create an almost gourmand warmth. The base settles into georgywood and musk with lingering mushroom and rosemary, giving the composition an unexpected earthy grounding beneath its sweeter elements.

This is a fragrance for those who appreciate aquatics with real personality and depth. The gourmand-woody-floral blend makes it suitable year-round, though the umami-like quality from the mushroom and cilantro gives it particular appeal during cooler months. It suits someone looking for something contemplative and sensory rather than fresh and cheerful. Acqua di ALT. aligns with The Romantic, The Reverie, and The Hedonist.

Adds to your fragrance profile · visible to the community

Not yet ratedYour Gush Score
ModerateLongevity
$39Best · 100ml
Rate this fragrance
0255075100
—/100
Price Comparison1 retailers · updated daily
SizeBottleUpdated 17211m ago
$39.00
at ALT. Fragrances
Buy Now →
RetailerStockPrice
ALT. FragrancesMSRPIn Stock$39.00retailBuy

✓ authorized retailer · ⚠ verify seller · delta vs. MSRP · we earn a small commission

Alert me when the price drops
We'll notify you once. No spam.
Main Accordsreported by community
gourmand
50%
woody
25%
floral
25%
oud
25%
amber
25%
sweet
25%
aromatic
25%
fruity
25%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
broom
broom
buchu or agathosma
buchu or agathosma
guaiac wood
guaiac wood
Smoky, slightly rosy, and dry, guaiac wood has a gentle, transparent smokiness that doesn't overwhelm. It's often used to add a campfire-distant quality to woody or oriental fragrances without going full leather or incense. One of perfumery's more understated and quietly beautiful materials.
spruce
spruce
toffee
toffee
Warm, buttery caramel with a slightly burnt, bitter edge, toffee is more complex than plain caramel, with a depth that comes from the cooking process. It adds a rich, slightly dangerous sweetness to oriental fragrances. The note of certain leather and tobacco compositions that want an unexpected warm sweetness.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
amber
amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
cilantro
cilantro
labdanum
labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
mushroom
mushroom
Earthy, damp, and slightly umami, mushroom is one of the more surprising and sophisticated notes in contemporary perfumery. It adds a foresty, organic quality that feels genuinely natural rather than constructed. Best used to add intrigue and specificity to woody or earthy compositions.
syrup
syrup
Base · 3–12 hrs
georgywood
georgywood
hyacinth
hyacinth
Intensely green and floral with an almost sharp, piercing sweetness, hyacinth is one of spring's most assertive flowers. It has a cold, watery quality alongside its floral richness that makes it feel fresh and slightly dangerous. Polarising in perfumery because of its strength, but magical when well handled.
mushroom
mushroom
Earthy, damp, and slightly umami, mushroom is one of the more surprising and sophisticated notes in contemporary perfumery. It adds a foresty, organic quality that feels genuinely natural rather than constructed. Best used to add intrigue and specificity to woody or earthy compositions.
musk
musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
rosemary
rosemary
Herbal, camphorous, and slightly pine-like, rosemary is a Mediterranean herb with a clean, almost medicinal crispness. It adds freshness and a culinary familiarity to fragrances, grounding more abstract notes in something real. A pillar of classic fougère (fern) fragrances and modern herbal compositions.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
❤️
The RomanticBest match85% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

✨
The Reverie85% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

🍷
The Hedonist85% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

Based on this fragrance's accord profile · Find your Scent DNA →
Community
Rate this fragrance
Rate this fragrance
0255075100
—/100
Most Popular with this Scent DNA Type?
❤️
The Romantic
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.
Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.
Discover your type →
Scent Profile
gourmand50%
woody25%
floral25%
oud25%
amber25%
Fragrance Family
Aquatic/Marine
EDP

ALT. Fragrances Acqua di ALT.— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Acqua di ALT. is $39.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $39.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic ALT. Fragrances fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for ALT. Fragrances Acqua di ALT.? +
$39.00 at ALT. Fragrances. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does ALT. Fragrances Acqua di ALT. smell like? +
ALT. Fragrances is an independent fragrance house focused on creating distinctive, unconventional scents that challenge traditional perfumery conventions. The brand prioritizes bold creativity and experimental compositions, making Acqua di ALT. a representative example of their approach to modern fragrance design. Acqua di ALT. opens with an unusual aquatic profile, leading with broom and buchu over woody notes of guaiac and spruce, with a toffee sweetness that immediately signals this isn't a traditional marine fragrance. The heart develops into something more complex, layering amber, cilantro, and labdanum with earthy mushroom and syrup accords that create an almost gourmand warmth. The base settles into georgywood and musk with lingering mushroom and rosemary, giving the composition an unexpected earthy grounding beneath its sweeter elements. This is a fragrance for those who appreciate aquatics with real personality and depth. The gourmand-woody-floral blend makes it suitable year-round, though the umami-like quality from the mushroom and cilantro gives it particular appeal during cooler months. It suits someone looking for something contemplative and sensory rather than fresh and cheerful. Acqua di ALT. aligns with The Romantic, The Reverie, and The Hedonist.
What are the notes in ALT. Fragrances Acqua di ALT.? +
Top: broom, buchu or agathosma, guaiac wood, spruce, toffee. Heart: amber, cilantro, labdanum, mushroom, syrup. Base: georgywood, hyacinth, mushroom, musk, rosemary.
What fragrance family is Acqua di ALT.? +
ALT. Fragrances Acqua di ALT. belongs to the Aquatic/Marine fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

Gush earns a commission on purchases at no cost to you · Prices update every 2 hours · Coupon success rates based on affiliate feed data · Grey market = authentic, unofficial supply chain