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    The Queen by Acqua di Stresa
    Acqua di Stresa

    The Queen

    Citrus at dawn. Roses against silk.

    4-6 hoursModerate5.02019

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    What does The Queen smell like?

    The Queen by Acqua di Stresa is a fragrance that opens with bright top notes, transitions into a heart of Rose and Rosewood, and settles into a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Expect 4-6 hours longevity and moderate sillage. Rated 3.5/5, loved by the community, 3 votes.

    Updated

    Main accords

    Chocolate
    Damask Rose
    Rosewood
    Blond Woods
    Musk
    comfortingwarmroundedcozygroundedromantic
    If this were a songComptine d'un autre été · Yann Tiersen

    Top Notes

    Heart Notes

    Base Notes

    The Verdict

    What the community says.

    When to Wear6 votes
    Occasions4 votes
    Pros
    • Rounded, comforting profile
    • Chocolate-like sweetness ties notes together
    • Fresh citrus with a soft finish
    • Rosy heart feels elegant
    • Close, polished drydown
    Cons
    • Moderate projection suits intimate wear
    • Woods may feel subtle after the floral center
    • Sweetness may be more noticeable on some skin
    • Rounded citrus and floral notes feel easy to wear
    • Close-to-skin drydown works well in shared spaces

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    The QueenAcqua di Stresa
    Black OpiumYves Saint Laurent
    —ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    —Top NotesOrange Blossom, Pink Pepper
    4-6 hoursLongevity6-10 hours
    ModerateSillageModerate
    —Best SeasonFall
    5/5Rating3.94/5
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    The QueenAcqua di Stresa
    Black AfganoNasomatto
    —ConcentrationExtrait
    —Top NotesHemp, Green Notes, Davana
    4-6 hoursLongevity10+ hours
    ModerateSillageStrong
    —Best SeasonWinter
    5/5Rating4.06/5
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    How The Queen compares to similar fragrances
    This fragranceThe QueenAcqua di StresaBlack OpiumYves Saint LaurentFull comparisonBlack AfganoNasomattoFull comparison
    Concentration—Eau de ParfumExtrait
    Top Notes—Orange Blossom, Pink PepperHemp, Green Notes, Davana
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours10+ hours
    SillageModerateModerateStrong
    Best Season—FallWinter
    Rating5/53.94/54.06/5

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