Acqua di Parma Colonia
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Side by side
Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin
Acqua di Parma Colonia rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Cologne |
| Launched | 1916 | 1999 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Lucien Piquet |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Fresh
Musky
Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Green
Woody
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LemonBergamotOrange
LimeMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
BasilWhite thymeIrisLilac
Base
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
VetiverAmberwoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
This is the scent that gets you noticed without trying. Bright citrus opens, then basil arrives to complicate things, a twist that separates it from every other fresh fragrance in the room.Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin