Fan di Fendi Acqua Pour Homme by Fendi

The summer is quickly winding down. However, since I received a whole lot of new samples, some of these scents are going to be made for the warmer months of the year. One of these colognes is Fan di Fendi Acqua by Fendi. It is a fragrance that sets out to capture the spirit of the Mediterranean Sea, much like Acqua di Gio Profumo, while being quite different.

The Fendi scent is a different type of fragrance from that Armani entry, even if they share the citrus aroma provided by bergamot.  In this post, I want to give my impression on how this cologne smells, how it performs, when it should be worn, and whether or not it is worth a purchase.

What does Fan di Fendi Acqua Smell Like?

Notes include: bergamot, peppercorn, cedar, lavender, sea notes, pink pepper, musk, leather

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My Full Wear Review

Update: I originally wrote this review in 2016, after trying the sample. Later, I found a full bottle for around $20 and purchased it. I am updating this page, to reflect the fact that I have spent more time wearing it and have a deeper understanding of its performance, etc. 

The opening of Acqua is a blend of cedar and the marine notes that give the cologne its aquatic vibe. It’s a departure from other citrus laced colognes that open with an initial blast of lemon. While you can definitely smell that bergamot and Italian lemon here, they aren’t overwhelming.

The opening act gives me more of the bergamot than lemon, peppercorn, pink pepper, lavender, and the blend of marine notes. Up top, the spiciness is most prominent and really sets this one apart when compared to other aquatic colognes on the market.

I’d say that Fan di Fendi Acqua is very clean and fresh, especially once it settles in. There is a leather note that reminds me a lot of the one found in 1 Million. Now, they aren’t even remotely the same kind of scent but that smoothness is present.

There is also the faint spiciness  and warmth provided later on by the peppercorn, pink pepper, and musk notes. I think that this gives the scent a bit more depth and really anchors the cologne.

So, what you’re going to get with this fragrance is a very fresh, smooth, and warm woodsy/aquatic with supporting citrus notes.

Sillage, Longevity, and When to Wear

Projection wise, Fan di Fendi Acqua is moderate. It is a softer type of cologne that won’t choke you out or envelope the room, it’s quite a safe bet. Up front, that spice can be powerful and makes it seem like this scent is going to be loud. Once settled, it is typically moderate.

I do, however, get very good longevity out of this fragrance. A few sprays and it comes through for the rest of the day, this is one of the bigger selling points. I can get anywhere from 7 to 10 hours of wear with this scent, on my skin.

This is a fragrance built for warmer weather, so, spring and summertime. It is mostly for casual to semi-formal wear. More of an outdoorsy daytime scent, that can venture into the night. It’s clean enough, but not really a dressed up sort of cologne.

Overall Impressions of Fan di Fendi Acqua

Overall, is this a buy? Yes, if you get it at a good price. It isn’t an unbelievable scent by any means but it is a very good one that performs well. It at times smells familiar, but overall, I cannot think of another one that has this same sort of profile. It is a unique blend within this aquatic space…but doesn’t always feel like an aquatic.

The aquatic blend, that opening citrus, and the leather notes are some of the highlights. That aquatic and pink pepper aspect feels similar to Light Blue Living Stromboli, which came out around the same time as this Fendi.

The pink pepper is fine. Not usually my favorite spice note, but it works within the overall composition. Though, I’d consider it a less enjoyable feature of Acqua.

You get a very clean and good smelling fragrance that lasts for a long time and works in the heat. I like it a lot as a casual summer scent. Plus, the price can be great. If you’re not paying full retail, the Fan di Fendi lineup can be a steal.

Update: This has been discontinued for a long while now, as it came out back in 2013. I enjoyed my full bottle for a few summers, but no longer have Fan di Fend Acqua. You can still track down bottles, but it probably won’t be nearly as cheap as I got it for.

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