Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta
Acqua di ParmaEau de Cologne2003
Side by side
Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta vs. No.12 Bousval
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 | 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
Bitter OrangeBergamotLemon Verbena
—Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineCedarVetiverPink PepperCardamomPaprika
EucalyptusWhite Ginger LilyOakmossPetitgrainHeliotrope
Base
OakmossResinous NotesWhite MuskPatchouli
Black CedarMuskMyrrhAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| 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
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
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