Acqua di Parma Colonia
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Side by side
Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. 555 Cologne
Is Acqua di Parma Colonia better than 555 Cologne?
Acqua di Parma Colonia rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
LemonLavender
citrusaromaticwoodylavenderfresh
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 555 Cologne?
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | 555 Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Cologne |
| Launched | 1916 | 1920 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Acqua di Parma Colonia and 555 Cologne smell?
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Fresh
Musky
555 Cologne
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh
Lavender
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Acqua di Parma Colonia and 555 Cologne share?
Top
LemonBergamotOrange
Lemon
Heart
LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
Lavender
Base
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
Woody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Acqua di Parma Colonia or 555 Cologne?
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | 555 Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Acqua di Parma Colonia and 555 Cologne?
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
Some fragrances want to impress you. This one just wants to be worn. Day in, day out. The straightforward nature of its construction means there are no surprises, no dramatic pivots mid-wear.555 Cologne
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