L'Original
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Side by side
L'Original vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta
L'Original wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| L'Original | Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Cologne |
| Launched | 1994 | 2003 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jean-Claude Ellena, Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
L'Original
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Green
Woody
Lavender
Citrus
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
MintRosemaryMandarin Orange
Bitter OrangeBergamotLemon Verbena
Heart
LavenderGeraniumNutmeg
Ylang-YlangJasmineCedarVetiverPink PepperCardamomPaprika
Base
OakmossCedarSandalwood
OakmossResinous NotesWhite MuskPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| L'Original | Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
L'Original is that rare beast: a fragrance that smells expensive without announcing it. The mint and mandarin orange opening is immediate and clean, but the oakmoss drydown is where this scent earns.L'Original
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