Acqua di Parma Colonia
Acqua di ParmaCologne1916
Side by side
Acqua di Parma Colonia vs. Oliver
Is Acqua di Parma Colonia better than Oliver?
Oliver wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VetiverBergamotSandalwoodOrangePatchouli
citrusaromaticfresh spicywoodyfresh
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Acqua di Parma Colonia and Oliver?
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Oliver | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1916 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Prin Lomros |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Acqua di Parma Colonia and Oliver smell?
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Fresh
Musky
Oliver
Citrus
Aromatic
Green
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Sweet
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Acqua di Parma Colonia and Oliver share?
Top
LemonBergamotOrange
Bitter OrangePetitgrainBergamotGrapefruitMojito
Heart
LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
MagnoliaOrange BlossomBasilClary SageFigQuinceApricot
Base
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
LeatherTobaccoSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmbergrisOakmossMasticSea Salt
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
LemonBergamotLemon VerbenaOrange
Bitter OrangePetitgrainBergamotGrapefruit
Floral Notes
LavenderRose
MagnoliaOrange Blossom
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverFig
Herbaceous Notes
Rosemary
BasilClary Sage
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Acqua di Parma Colonia and Oliver work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Acqua di Parma Colonia or Oliver?
| Acqua di Parma Colonia | Oliver | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Acqua di Parma Colonia and Oliver?
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
The bitter orange and mojito accord is the move. That particular combination of citrus brightness and herb-laced warmth is what separates this from the summer-flanker pack.Oliver
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