Acqua di Parma Colonia
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Side by side
Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Colette
Acqua di Parma Colonia rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Colette projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Colette | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | — |
| Launched | 1916 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | JoAnne Bassett |
| Best season | Summer | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Fresh
Musky
Colette
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Woody
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LemonBergamotOrange
YuzuBergamotMandarin OrangeClementine
Heart
LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
Citruses
Base
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
Boletus edulisCognac
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Colette | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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
The cognac and boletus in the base are what make this interesting. Without them, it would be just another bright citrus. The perfumer made a bold move pairing mushroom with cognac.Colette