Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta
Acqua di ParmaEau de Cologne2003
Side by side
Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta vs. Neroli Cologne
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta | Neroli Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Cologne |
| Launched | 2003 | 1981 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean-Claude Ellena, Bertrand Duchaufour | John Stephen |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Yellow Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Neroli Cologne
White Floral
Citrus
Sweet
Yellow Floral
Soapy
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bitter OrangeBergamotLemon Verbena
Neroli
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineCedarVetiverPink PepperCardamomPaprika
Orange Blossom
Base
OakmossResinous NotesWhite MuskPatchouli
Ylang-Ylang
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta | Neroli Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 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
Neroli does something counterintuitive, it asks you to hold back when everything else screams projection. This is a cologne designed to reward proximity.Neroli Cologne