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    Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Victorious

    Clearly related
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    Acqua di Parma Colonia rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Victorious projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Victorious
    Acqua di Parma ColoniaVictorious
    ConcentrationEau de Cologne (EDC)—
    Launched19162012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Shelagh Foyle
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Acqua di Parma Colonia

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Lavender
    Fresh
    Musky

    Victorious

    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Marine
    Amber
    Vanilla
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemonBergamotOrange
    BergamotMarine notesLemonGrapefruitMandarin Orange
    Heart
    LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
    PetitgrainCorianderCuminNeroliPink PepperJasmine
    Base
    PatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
    MuskSandalwoodAmberVetiverVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Victorious
    Acqua di Parma ColoniaVictorious
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Colonia remains the benchmark for Italian cologne. The citrus opening is crisp and immediate, the floral heart surprisingly soft, and the drydown provides just enough warmth without heaviness.Acqua di Parma Colonia
    Victorious is for someone who does not need to announce their presence. It wears quietly and lasts well. The citrus and aquatic opening is clean without being generic, and the drydown into sandalwood.Victorious