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    Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Colonia Intensa

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Is Acqua di Parma Colonia better than Colonia Intensa?

    Colonia Intensa wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    LemonBergamotPatchouli
    citrusaromaticfresh spicywoodyfresh

    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 and Colonia Intensa?

    Key facts: Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Colonia Intensa
    Acqua di Parma ColoniaColonia Intensa
    ConcentrationCologneCologne
    Launched19162007
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerAlberto Morillas
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    How do Acqua di Parma Colonia and Colonia Intensa smell?

    Acqua di Parma Colonia

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Lavender
    Fresh
    Musky

    Colonia Intensa

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Leather
    Fresh
    Herbal

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Acqua di Parma Colonia and Colonia Intensa share?

    Top
    LemonBergamotOrange
    LemonBergamotGingerCardamom
    Heart
    LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
    NeroliArtemisiaMyrtle
    Base
    VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
    CedarwoodBenzoinLeatherMuskPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Acqua di Parma Colonia or Colonia Intensa?

    Community verdict: Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Colonia Intensa
    Acqua di Parma ColoniaColonia Intensa
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Acqua di Parma Colonia and Colonia Intensa?

    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
    Here's the thing about Acqua di Parma colognes, they're supposed to be ephemeral. Colonia Intensa laughs at that assumption. The leather in the base gives it weight, staying power.Colonia Intensa

    The hunt

    Where to buy Acqua di Parma Colonia and Colonia Intensa

    Best price by size: Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Colonia Intensa
    Acqua di Parma ColoniaColonia Intensa
    1.7 oz$56.95fragranceshop
    3.4 oz$55.95fragranceshop
    5.9 oz$98.95fragranceshop

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    About Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Colonia Intensa.