Limes
FlorisEau de Cologne1832
Side by side
Limes vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia
Is Limes better than Acqua di Parma Colonia?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Lemon
citrusaromaticfresh
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 Limes and Acqua di Parma Colonia?
| Limes | Acqua di Parma Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Cologne |
| Launched | 1832 | 1916 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Juan Famenias Floris | — |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Limes and Acqua di Parma Colonia smell?
Limes
Citrus
Yellow Floral
White Floral
Aromatic
Fresh
Green
Sweet
Floral
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Fresh
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Limes and Acqua di Parma Colonia share?
Top
LemonPetitgrain
LemonBergamotOrange
Heart
Linden BlossomNeroliLily of the Valley
LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
Base
Musk
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
LemonNeroliPetitgrain
LemonBergamotLemon VerbenaOrange
Floral Notes
Linden BlossomLily of the Valley
LavenderRose
Where they fit
When and where do Limes and Acqua di Parma Colonia work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Limes or Acqua di Parma Colonia?
| Limes | Acqua di Parma Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Limes and Acqua di Parma Colonia?
Citrus that knows when to leave the room. No projections, no drama, just the right amount of lemon before the florals take over. The musk base keeps it honest.Limes
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 hunt
Where to buy Limes and Acqua di Parma Colonia
| Limes | Acqua di Parma Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $58.99ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $88.40ecosmetics | — |
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