Acqua di Parma debuts its Summer 2026 collection, inspired by Sardinia
From hand-pressed bergamot perfume to ice-cream-cone candle holders, it's summer bottled up.
Since its genesis in 1916, Acqua di Parma has perfected the art of bottling up summer. From ocean blue and lemon yellow packaging to the fresh, fruity scents inside, owning an Acqua di Parma perfume is like owning a slice of the Mediterranean. The brand’s Summer 2026 collection, La Caletta, is no exception.
Inspired by coral and rock formations and light dancing off the sea, La Caletta is an exploration of Sardinian nature by designer Laura Gonzalez. A world-renowned interior architect, Gonzalez’s collection for Acqua di Parma focuses more on introducing new sculptures than scents.
The Bergamotto La Spugnatura Eau de Parfum sits at the heart of the collection: a perfume crafted using the ancient Calabrian technique of extracting oils from citrus fruits by hand-pressing rinds into sea sponges. The essence is also reimagined in the form of the Bergamotto La Spugnatura Hair and Body Oil. The House favourite Blu Mediterraneo Fico di Amalfi is also reintroduced in a new bottle designed by Gonzalez, complementing the fig, citrus and cedarwood scent inside.
As for homeware, the collection’s hero piece is the Masterpiece Acropora candle. With a hand-finished blue and silver surface, the candle weighs a mighty 1100g, enveloping the room with the scent of the Fico di Amalfi. Three more candles complete the collection: Sorbetto al Limone, Latte di Mandorla and Granita al Gelso. With scents of lemon and mint sorbet, almond milk and brioche, the candles capture the essence of a sweet afternoon snack on a Sicilian balcony. And how better to display your new dessert-scented candles than in the Cono Candle Holder, which reimagines the silhouette of an ice cream cone?
Taking things from the boudoir to the beach, the line-up is joined by a fan, beach paddles and tic-tac-toe game designed by Gonzalez, as well as a Retino Fragrance Holder for your perfume. The ultimate luxury beach picnic accessories.
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Images courtesy of Acqua di Parma
Words: Cable Writers
