Granada Salvia: A novelty making its appearance in the Aqua Allegoria collection by Guerlain. For two centuries now, the house of Guerlain has devoted all its know-how and its love of the finest raw materials to perfumery. Currently orchestrated by perfumer Thierry Wasser, Guerlain's fragrance department has lost none of its former splendor and grandeur.
For 200 years, the house of Guerlain has been crafting exceptional fragrances. As a result, one can no longer count the number of olfactory collections already offered by one of the brands considered among the greatest jewels of French perfumery. Among Guerlain's most celebrated olfactory sagas, the Aqua Allegoria hold a place of choice. Each of these fragrances draws on the Eaux de Cologne of the past, while evoking the scent of a particular garden in a specific place on the globe. This time, in 2020, Guerlain treats us to a newcomer, directly inspired by Granada. So, what about this getaway to Andalusia? Does the sun-kissed scent of Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia really transport us to Spain? Here is our review on the subject!
Olfastory’s review
Aqua Allegoria, a new journey signed Guerlain
Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia is a fragrance that takes us on a journey, both in space and in time. Indeed, by drawing on the Eaux de Cologne of the past, Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia recalls the freshness worn by men and women at the beginning of the last century. Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia is a true dive into Guerlain's heritage and the history of French perfumery. Added to this is also a journey through space that takes us straight to Andalusia. With a single breath, Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia recreates a unique setting and a Mediterranean landscape. With Guerlain, there is no need to renew your passport or pack your bags. All you need to do is close your eyes to treat yourself to a getaway!
Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia, the scent of an Andalusian garden
As its name suggests, Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia takes us to a garden in Andalusia, and more specifically to Granada. Logically, this fragrance therefore evokes Mediterranean scents and sun-drenched landscapes of this region of the globe. Moreover, this is noticeable from the very sight of its bottle, adorned with an elegant golden dome, beautifully reflecting the sun's rays. As for the scent, all the Mediterranean ingredients are present. The freshness of bergamot meets the more aromatic scent of sage. Calabria's green gold is also enhanced with a fruity touch of blackcurrant and lemon. Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia lights up with white musk, as if to evoke a radiant summer sun. Finally, oakmoss, cypress and patchouli reinforce the persistence of the whole, for a fragrance with excellent longevity.
The Bee Bottle makes its comeback in the spotlight
Finally, even if it is not a real surprise, Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia comes in a modern reinterpretation of Guerlain's famous Bee Bottle. After all, why change a winning formula? Originally designed in 1853, this bottle offers us a return to the past, to encounter one of Guerlain's most prestigious creations. This visual also helps to transport our senses. Thus, with elegance and restraint, both the design and the composition of Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia do everything possible to give us a fantastic, timeless Spanish adventure.