Neroli Cologne
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Side by side
Neroli Cologne vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Neroli Cologne | Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Cologne |
| Launched | 1981 | 2003 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | John Stephen | Jean-Claude Ellena, Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Neroli Cologne
White Floral
Citrus
Sweet
Yellow Floral
Soapy
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Yellow Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Neroli
Bitter OrangeBergamotLemon Verbena
Heart
Orange Blossom
Ylang-YlangJasmineCedarVetiverPink PepperCardamomPaprika
Base
Ylang-Ylang
OakmossResinous NotesWhite MuskPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Neroli Cologne | Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Neroli does something counterintuitive, it asks you to hold back when everything else screams projection. This is a cologne designed to reward proximity.Neroli Cologne
Colonia Assoluta splits people. Some find it too restrained, others find that restraint is exactly the point. The soapy-herbal opening isn't trying to announce itself, it wants to be discovered.Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta