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    Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Armani Eau Pour Homme (new)

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    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

    Key facts: Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Armani Eau Pour Homme (new)
    Acqua di Parma ColoniaArmani Eau Pour Homme (new)
    ConcentrationEau de Cologne (EDC)Eau de Toilette
    Launched19161984
    GenderUnisexMale
    Perfumer—Roger Pellégrino
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Acqua di Parma Colonia

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Lavender
    Fresh
    Musky

    Armani Eau Pour Homme (new)

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Mossy
    Earthy
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemonBergamotOrange
    LemonBergamotBasilMandarin Orange
    Heart
    LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
    CinnamonLavenderNutmegCloveJasmineLilyRose
    Base
    PatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
    OakmossVetiverCedarPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Armani Eau Pour Homme (new)
    Acqua di Parma ColoniaArmani Eau Pour Homme (new)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    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
    Built in 1984, worn by the kind of man who never reapply. The longevity is real, six to eight hours on most skin, moderate sillage that stays close. It's the scent of someone who doesn't explain.Armani Eau Pour Homme (new)