Nobile 1942 Acqua Sol: luminous Italian solar waters
The Mediterranean line of the maison
Acqua Sol is the solar collection of Nobile 1942, Italian artisanal maison founded in 1942. Four fresh and luminous waters that celebrate the Mediterranean tradition — citrus, sea, white flowers, sun-drenched aromatics — in the maison's distinctly Italian writing. A solar register that contrasts with the gourmand depth of Fragranza Suprema.
The four creations of Acqua Sol
Acqua Sol brings together Acqua Nobile, Levante, Ponente and Scirocco — four sun-drenched compositions named after Mediterranean winds (Levante, Ponente, Scirocco), an evocative cartography of the seas of Italy.
An Italian reading of solar perfumery
Acqua Sol cultivates a typically Italian approach to solar perfumery: warm freshness, soft luminosity, sun anchored in the materials. Where the great French solar tradition (Eau Sauvage, Eau d'Hadrien) cultivates crystalline freshness, Nobile 1942 weaves citrus with sun-warmed flowers, sea aromatics, white woods that prolong the trail. A reading of the Mediterranean for those who love it warm.
Who is Acqua Sol for, and when to wear it?
Acqua Sol speaks to lovers of refined solar perfumery, who seek bright, easy-to-wear, well-written trails. Creations sit in the hesperidic, aquatic, aromatic and floral families, and shine particularly in spring and summer. If you enjoy Acqua Sol, you will also want to explore the Atelier des Ors Collection Riviera, Perris Monte Carlo Italy and the Xerjoff Collection Vibe — three other solar signatures at Soleil d'Or.
How to choose your Nobile 1942 fragrance?
Hesitating between Acqua Nobile and Levante is natural — niche perfumery is an intimate matter. Our discovery box lets you test at home before committing to a full bottle. For an in-person experience, our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a guided trial with our team.
Acqua Sol by Nobile 1942 at Soleil d'Or, Lille-based perfumery since 1953
At Soleil d'Or, an independent Lille-based perfumery founded in 1953, Apolline and Victorine Maes (fourth generation of the family) and their team welcome you to discover the entire acqua sol by nobile 1942, with expert guidance and guided trials.
Free shipping & in-store pickup
We offer free shipping over €60 in mainland France, and we ship across Europe and worldwide. Live in Lille or the metropolitan area? Free in-store pickup at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest and most economical option. Full conditions on our shipping policy page.