Acqua di Parma Colonia
Acqua di ParmaEau de Cologne (EDC)1916
Side by side
Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Acqua Fresca
Acqua di Parma Colonia rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Acqua Fresca | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne (EDC) | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1916 | 1979 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Maria Elisabeth Martins de Oliveira |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Fresh
Musky
Acqua Fresca
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
White Floral
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Earthy
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LemonBergamotOrange
BergamotLemonPine Needles
Heart
LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
JasmineLavenderOrange BlossomRosemary
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
CedarMuskOakmossPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Acqua Fresca | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 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
It's been on skin since 1979 and still smells like someone who knows exactly who they are. No projecting, no chasing. Just clean citrus, lavender calm.Acqua Fresca