There is a magical place where the scent of the sea blends with that of the Mediterranean maquis, and where the beauty of the Island of Elba is evoked through fragrances. Here, in the Acqua dell'Elba workshop in Marciana Marina, every customer and tourist can enjoy an immersive sensory experience, becoming an 'Artisan Perfumer for a Day'. The expert artisans will lead the way in approaching an ancient and fascinating tradition, helping you to discover that deep bond with the sea and nature of the island that has always guided every Acqua dell'Elba creation.
Bottling, labelling and packaging a fragrance is an art that requires careful attention and love, which will be entrusted to the hands of each aspiring Artisan Perfumer for a day. At the heart of the initiative is the most emblematic fragrance: Classica Uomo, the first Eau de Parfum created from the founders' desire to capture the essence of the island in a bottle. With its citrus top notes, marine centre and Mediterranean maquis base, Classica Uomo is an Acqua dell'Elba signature creation, encapsulating its spirit and first steps into the universe of fragrances with a curiosity and attention. Being able to take part in the packaging is an almost magical ritual that, step by step, brings you closer to the heart of the island, allowing anyone to take a living, breathing fragment of it with them.
Along the Via delle Essenze to capture the spirit of the island
A true Artisan Perfumer has a deep understanding of the land and nature that make it unique, the primary source of every essence and every great piece of inspiration. This is why Acqua dell'Elba invites you to discover the ‘Via delle Essenze’, an extraordinary 66.5 km route along western Elba, created in collaboration with the Tuscan Archipelago National Park. The eight paths wind through the Mediterranean maquis to breathe in the essence of the island and connect deeply with it in a silent dialogue, learning about it through the information boards and QR codes revealing interesting facts about the local flora and fauna. It is an exciting itinerary, full of insights and suggestions, that prepares you for your return to the workshops in Marciana Marina to complete the creation of your own Classica Uomo perfume, turning each small step into a precious memory to be treasured or given as a gift to your loved one.
To take part in the 'Artisan Perfumer for a Day' initiative and discover the magic of artisan perfumery, you need to book your date at this link.
