Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta
Acqua di ParmaEau de Cologne2003
Side by side
Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta vs. No.12 Bousval
Is Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta better than No.12 Bousval?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
OakmossCedarWhite Musk
citruswoodyaromaticfresh spicywarm spicy
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 Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta and No.12 Bousval?
| Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta | No.12 Bousval | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2003 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jean-Claude Ellena, Bertrand Duchaufour | Marie du Petit Thouars |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta and No.12 Bousval smell?
Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Yellow Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
No.12 Bousval
Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Camphor
Fresh Spicy
Mossy
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta and No.12 Bousval share?
Top
Bitter OrangeBergamotLemon Verbena
—Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineCedarVetiverPink PepperCardamomPaprika
EucalyptusWhite Ginger LilyOakmossPetitgrainHeliotrope
Base
OakmossResinous NotesWhite MuskPatchouli
Black CedarMuskMyrrhAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Bitter OrangeBergamotLemon Verbena
Petitgrain
Floral Notes
Ylang-YlangJasmine
White Ginger LilyHeliotrope
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Cedar
Black Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta and No.12 Bousval work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta or No.12 Bousval?
| Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta | No.12 Bousval | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta and No.12 Bousval?
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
The eucalyptus in the heart is where things get interesting. Either it grounds you or it takes you somewhere unexpected. But the Valencia orange and white ginger lily keep it honest, not clinical.No.12 Bousval
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