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    1853 Man vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia

    1853 Man by Acqua di Genova bottle

    1853 Man

    Acqua di Genova
    Eau de Toilette1853
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Acqua di Parma Colonia rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 1853 Man vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia
    1853 ManAcqua di Parma Colonia
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteCologne
    Launched18531916
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerStefano Frecceri—
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    1853 Man

    Citrus
    White Floral
    Woody
    Powdery
    Musky
    Animalic
    Sweet
    Amber

    Acqua di Parma Colonia

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Lavender
    Fresh
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemonBergamot
    LemonBergamotOrange
    Heart
    Orange BlossomMandarin Orange
    LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
    Base
    SandalwoodMuskAmbergrisPatchouli
    VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 1853 Man vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia
    1853 ManAcqua di Parma Colonia
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some colognes feel like a first impression. This one feels like someone you already trust. The citrus sparkles without screaming, the florals add softness without sweetness.1853 Man
    Some fragrances fill a room. Colonia doesn't need to. That's the whole point. Over a century old, this is the Italian argument for restraint, clean enough to wear anywhere.Acqua di Parma Colonia