
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Acqua di ParmaCologne1916
Side by side


Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Acqua di Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Cologne (3-5%) |
| Launched | 1916 | 1800 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Acqua di Colonia
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Acqua di Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
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 what people mean when they say timeless. Not the compliment-adjacent kind, the kind that is nearly 500 years old and still holds its own.Acqua di Colonia