Acqua di Parma Colonia
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Side by side
Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Petitgrain
Acqua di Parma Colonia rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Petitgrain projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Petitgrain | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1916 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Fresh
Musky
Petitgrain
Aromatic
Citrus
Lavender
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Green
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LemonBergamotOrange
PetitgrainBergamotNeroli
Heart
LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
LavenderCardamomIrisOrange Blossom
Base
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
VetiverTonka BeanMuskAmbroxanGuaiac WoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Petitgrain | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Here's the thing about Petitgrain: it doesn't try to impress you at the door. No dramatic entrance, no room-filling projection. What it does offer is herbal-citrus clarity that lasts a full workday.Petitgrain