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    Genes vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia

    Genes by Acqua di Genova bottle

    Genes

    Acqua di Genova
    Eau de Cologne1853
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Acqua di Parma Colonia wears longer on skin, while Genes projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Genes vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia
    GenesAcqua di Parma Colonia
    ConcentrationEau de CologneCologne
    Launched18531916
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerStefano Frecceri—
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Genes

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    White Floral
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody

    Acqua di Parma Colonia

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Lavender
    Fresh
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLemonNeroliRosemary
    LemonBergamotOrange
    Heart
    JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRose
    LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
    Base
    MuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmber
    VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Genes vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia
    GenesAcqua di Parma Colonia
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Acqua di Genova has been doing this since 1853, which is a long time to get one thing right. The citrus opening is for everyone, bergamot, neroli, rosemary.Genes
    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