Valentine’s Day 2026: Acqua di Parma unveils Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato, a limited edition to give with lots of love

On Valentine’s Day, some gifts go beyond the simple gesture to become true symbols. The gift of a perfume, especially an iconic fragrance, is a declaration of elegance and sensitivity. For those looking for the ultimate luxury Valentine’s gift, Acqua di Parma celebrates its 110th anniversary with an anniversary creation of rare sophistication: Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato.

Acqua di Parma: 110 years of Italian art de vivre

Founded in Parma in 1916 by Baron Carlo Magnani, Acqua di Parma has embodied a luminous vision of luxury for over a century. The House has become a global benchmark in high-end perfumery, symbolizing an Italian art de vivre of refinement, naturalness and modernity. At the heart of this heritage, Colonia, the original fragrance, has stood the test of time without ever losing its aura. Timeless, elegant and subtle, it remains an absolute mainstay for lovers of fragrances with character.

Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato: a rare and desirable anniversary edition

To celebrate this anniversary, Acqua di Parma unveils Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato, a limited edition created by perfumer Alexis Dadier. This precious interpretation is based on an exceptional harvest of Ylang-Ylang from Nosy Be (2024), selected for its incomparable aromatic richness. Cultivated in an ideal tropical climate, this flower offers a sunny, elegant and deeply refined olfactory signature.

The fragrance opens with vibrant citrus notes: Italian bergamot, blood orange, grapefruit and petitgrain. The heart is structured around rosemary and orange leaf absolute, before revealing a sophisticated base blending patchouli and vetiver. The result: a luminous, racy and resolutely chic fragrance, perfect as a Valentine’s Day gift for men or women. Colonia il Profumo Millesimato Eau de Parfum costs €260 per 100 ml.

An iconic bottle and an art of living to offer

Presented in the legendary yellow hat box, the bottle features embossed details and a gold seal commemorating the House’s 110th anniversary. In addition, Acqua di Parma enriches the experience with an Art of Living collection: leather accessories, perfumable objects, candle holders and decorative candles. Pieces designed to prolong the pleasure and transform this fragrance into an exceptional Valentine’s Day gift, at once aesthetic, sensorial and long-lasting.

Why it’s the perfect Valentine’s Day gift

Rare, elegant and steeped in history, Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato is the must-have luxury fragrance for Valentine’s Day 2026. More than a fragrance, it’s a refined attention to detail, a symbol of love and discerning taste that will appeal to lovers of fine things and iconic perfumes. An olfactory declaration, simply unforgettable.

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