Acqua di Parma Colonia
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Side by side
Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Bergamot
Is Acqua di Parma Colonia better than Bergamot?
Bergamot wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
VetiverLemonBergamotPatchouliRose
citrusaromaticfresh spicywoodylavenderfresh
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The essentials
What's different between Acqua di Parma Colonia and Bergamot?
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Bergamot | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1916 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Roja Dove |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Acqua di Parma Colonia and Bergamot smell?
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Fresh
Musky
Bergamot
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
White Floral
Earthy
Lavender
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Acqua di Parma Colonia and Bergamot share?
Top
LemonBergamotOrange
BergamotLemon
Heart
LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
JasmineRose
Base
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
OakmossGingerMuskVetiverCorianderPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Acqua di Parma Colonia or Bergamot?
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Bergamot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Acqua di Parma Colonia and Bergamot?
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
This is a citrus fragrance that refuses to stay in its lane. The lemon and mandarin open bright, then cedar and oud show up early and don't let go. Bold choice. Worth it.Bergamot
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