Acqua di Parma fragrances and colognes It started as a small factory in Parma. He launched his first perfume in 1916, Cologne. Initially, it was used as a perfume for men's handkerchiefs. Acqua di Parma is an old perfume house. He launched his first edition in 1916 and the modern edition from 2015. Acqua di Parma fragrances were released in collaboration with perfumers Bertrand Duchaufour, Jean-Claude Alina, Francose Demachy, Francos Caron, Francis Kurkdjian, Antonio Maisondio and Alberto Moyas.