Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta
Acqua di ParmaEau de Cologne2003
Side by side
Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta vs. Essenza di Colonia
Essenza di Colonia rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta | Essenza di Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Cologne |
| Launched | 2003 | 2010 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Jean-Claude Ellena, Bertrand Duchaufour | Michel Almairac |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Yellow Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Essenza di Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
White Floral
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bitter OrangeBergamotLemon Verbena
NeroliMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruitLemonPetitgrain
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineCedarVetiverPink PepperCardamomPaprika
RosemaryClovesJasmineLily of the ValleyRose
Base
OakmossResinous NotesWhite MuskPatchouli
White MuskAmberPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta | Essenza di Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Colonia Assoluta splits people. Some find it too restrained, others find that restraint is exactly the point. The soapy-herbal opening isn't trying to announce itself, it wants to be discovered.Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta
If you want modern Cologne with real substance, this is it. The citrus opening is immaculate, but the clove-spiced heart and musky drydown give it depth most flankers lack.Essenza di Colonia
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta | Essenza di Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $16.09fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $108.80ecosmetics |
| 5.9 oz | — | $299.00ecosmetics |
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