Acqua di Parma Colonia
Acqua di ParmaEau de Cologne (EDC)1916
Side by side
Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Yerbamate
Acqua di Parma Colonia rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Yerbamate | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne (EDC) | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1916 | 2001 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Lorenzo Villoresi |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Fresh
Musky
Yerbamate
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Fresh
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LemonBergamotOrange
CitrusesMintTarragon
Heart
LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
Herbaceous NotesHayLavenderMateTea
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
Powdery NotesGreen NotesVetiverLabdanumPatchouliTree Moss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Yerbamate | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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
Yerbamate wears like a field at dawn: green, open, and quietly confident. The powdery finish keeps it intimate rather than performative, this is the fragrance for someone who'd rather be smelled up.Yerbamate