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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
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    Is 1853 Man better than Acqua di Parma Colonia?

    Acqua di Parma Colonia rates higher with the community.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    SandalwoodLemonBergamotPatchouli
    citruswoodymusky

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between 1853 Man and Acqua di Parma Colonia?

    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

    How do 1853 Man and Acqua di Parma Colonia smell?

    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

    What notes do 1853 Man and Acqua di Parma Colonia share?

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Citric Notes
    LemonBergamot
    LemonBergamotLemon VerbenaOrange
    Floral Notes
    Orange Blossom
    LavenderRose
    Earthy Notes
    Patchouli
    Patchouli
    Woody Notes
    Sandalwood
    Sandalwood

    Where they fit

    When and where do 1853 Man and Acqua di Parma Colonia work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, 1853 Man or Acqua di Parma Colonia?

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

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    What do reviewers say about 1853 Man and Acqua di Parma Colonia?

    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

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