Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Almond biscuits and orange blossom on a white tablecloth.

Mandorlo di Sicilia by Acqua di Parma, bottle pictured with its key notes: Bitter Almond, Star Anise and Vanilla Orchid
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 3–6 h

Lasts
3–6 h
Moderate
Sillage
Moderate, 2 of 4
When to wear

SeasonSpringAutumn

Time of dayDaytime

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 42%Moderate

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 50%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 28%Spring

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 45%Daytime

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Longevity

  • Very weak8%
  • Weak22%
  • Moderate (Most voted)42%
  • Long lasting23%
  • Eternal5%

Sillage

  • Intimate18%
  • Moderate (Most voted)50%
  • Strong27%
  • Enormous5%

Season

  • Spring (Most voted)28%
  • Summer25%
  • Autumn28%
  • Winter19%

Time of day

  • Daytime (Most voted)45%
  • Office0%
  • Evening35%
  • Night out20%

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €7.56Was €11.90SAVE 36%
    • Per ml: €2.52/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • Best value

    30ml

    To keep it

    Price: Now €48.60Was €107.90SAVE 55%
    • Per ml: €1.62/ml36% less per ml than 3ml
    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Frequently asked questions

What does Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia smell like?

Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia opens with Bergamot, Bitter Almond, Orange and Star Anise. The heart brings Heliotrope, Orange Blossom and Vanilla Orchid. It dries down to Tonka Bean, Vanilla and White Musk.

Is Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as moderate (42% of votes), and 28% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (50% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it most for spring and autumn, but summer still takes 25% of season votes.

Is Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for winter: only 19% of season votes go to winter.

Is Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities wear it day and night alike: 45% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 55% for evenings and nights out.

Can I wear Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 0% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia?

Mandorlo di Sicilia is made by Acqua di Parma. It was launched in 2013.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia?

A 10ml decant of Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Acqua di Parma perfumes can I try?

Besides Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia, 10ML has Colonia, Fico di Amalfi and Arancia di Capri from Acqua di Parma, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Acqua di Parma Mandorlo di Sicilia decant is filled by hand from an original Acqua di Parma bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.