Acqua di Parma Colonia
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Side by side
Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Artisan
Is Acqua di Parma Colonia better than Artisan?
Acqua di Parma Colonia rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VetiverLavender
citrusaromaticfresh spicy
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 Artisan?
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Artisan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1916 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Acqua di Parma Colonia and Artisan smell?
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Fresh
Musky
Artisan
Citrus
White Floral
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Herbal
Aromatic
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Acqua di Parma Colonia and Artisan share?
Top
LemonBergamotOrange
ClementineTangerineMarjoramThyme
Heart
LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
Orange BlossomGingerLavenderJasmine
Base
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
VetiverMuskPhytolacca dioicaCedarwoodWoody NotesAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Acqua di Parma Colonia or Artisan?
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Artisan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Acqua di Parma Colonia and Artisan?
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
Not every fresh fragrance is cleaning product or aftershave. Artisan opens with clementine and tangerine that feel intentional, then the marjoram and thyme add herbal complexity.Artisan
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