Acqua Viva
The Acqua Viva formula is a type formula in the Woody Aromatic family: 68 raw materials decoded by GC-MS and rebuilt so you can make it yourself, using materials you can order rather than captives no shop will sell you. It opens with Lemon, a heart of Broom, settles on Cedarwood, Cypress. Below you can see every ingredient of Acqua Viva; unlock the formula to reveal the exact percentages and recreate it yourself for a fraction of the retail price.
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Exact percentages, dilutions and dosages for all 68 materials, plus the calculator that scales the recipe to any amount.
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How it worksComposition
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See exact percentages, dilutions and dosage for every one of the 68 materials in this composition.
Anatomy of this formula
What follows is not published anywhere else: it comes from comparing this composition against the other 796 in the catalogue.
Its signature
These materials appear in few other formulas. They are what makes Acqua Viva recognisable.
- Zeppin in 1 of 796 formulas
- Genet Absolute in 4 of 796 formulas
- Celery Ketone in 4 of 796 formulas
- Citronellyl Nitrile in 4 of 796 formulas
- Sclareolate in 6 of 796 formulas
Built from the same palette
If you have the materials for this one, you are halfway to these.
- Costa Azzurra 32 materials in common
- Darley 30 materials in common
- Az. Pour Homme 28 materials in common
- Az. Pour Homme Elixir 27 materials in common
Complexity
68 materials, against a catalogue median of 60. Richer than 65% of the formulas here: expect a long shopping list.
The shared backbone
Materials this formula holds in common with most of modern perfumery.
- Iso E Super in 691 of 796 formulas
- Hedione in 656 of 796 formulas
- Coumarin in 524 of 796 formulas
Reviews
4.3· 3 reviewsOnly verified buyers can review this formula. Unlock it to leave a rating.
- Daniela JohnstonVerified buyer
first time wearing this and it already smells like a proper Xerjoff Acqua Viva (Shooting Stars) reference. the Broom is the star here — it's creamy without being heavy. one of my favorite purchases this year.
- Ben NicholasVerified buyer
skeptical of Woody Aromatic dupes in general, this one changed my mind. i wore it to work and three coworkers asked about it. this is going in my top 3 rotation for sure.
- Monica LucasVerified buyer
blind bought after reading the pyramid — and yeah, it nails the brief. the drydown is where the magic happens, lasts forever on fabrics. fine for casual days, wouldn't reach for it for special occasions.
FAQ
What is the Acqua Viva formula?
The Acqua Viva type formula is a Woody Aromatic composition of 68 raw materials, decoded by GC-MS analysis and rewritten so every material can actually be bought. It is our own interpretation, not a copy of anyone's sheet.
What notes are in Acqua Viva?
Acqua Viva features notes of Lemon, Broom, Cedarwood, Cypress.
How many ingredients does the Acqua Viva formula have?
The Acqua Viva formula contains 68 raw materials, each identified by GC-MS and rebuilt with buyable materials.
Is this the exact Acqua Viva recipe?
Yes. The unlocked formula lists every material with its exact percentage and dilution, which is what you need to weigh it at home. The ingredient list on this page is public; the dosages come with the formula.
How much does it cost to make Acqua Viva at home?
Making your own Acqua Viva from the raw materials costs a small fraction of a retail bottle — the exact materials and quantities are in the unlocked formula, plus a batch calculator to scale any amount.
Do I need experience to use the Acqua Viva formula?
No. The formula is already in parts per 100, and the batch calculator turns it into the grams to weigh for whatever amount you want to make. You need a 0.01 g scale, perfumer's alcohol and the raw materials on the list.
