Acqua di Parma Colonia
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Side by side
Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Limes
Is Acqua di Parma Colonia better than Limes?
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
Mood overlap
Lemon
citrusaromaticfresh
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 Limes?
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Limes | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Cologne |
| Launched | 1916 | 1832 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Juan Famenias Floris |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Acqua di Parma Colonia and Limes smell?
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Fresh
Musky
Limes
Citrus
Yellow Floral
White Floral
Aromatic
Fresh
Green
Sweet
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Acqua di Parma Colonia and Limes share?
Top
LemonBergamotOrange
LemonPetitgrain
Heart
LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
Linden BlossomNeroliLily of the Valley
Base
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
LemonBergamotLemon VerbenaOrange
LemonNeroliPetitgrain
Floral Notes
LavenderRose
Linden BlossomLily of the Valley
Where they fit
When and where do Acqua di Parma Colonia and Limes work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Acqua di Parma Colonia or Limes?
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Limes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Acqua di Parma Colonia and Limes?
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
Citrus that knows when to leave the room. No projections, no drama, just the right amount of lemon before the florals take over. The musk base keeps it honest.Limes
The hunt
Where to buy Acqua di Parma Colonia and Limes
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Limes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $58.99ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $88.40ecosmetics |
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