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    Yerbamate vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia

    Yerbamate by Lorenzo Villoresi bottle

    Yerbamate

    Lorenzo Villoresi
    Eau de Parfum2001
    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Acqua di Parma Colonia rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Yerbamate vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia
    YerbamateAcqua di Parma Colonia
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Cologne (EDC)
    Launched20011916
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerLorenzo Villoresi—
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Yerbamate

    Green
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Herbal

    Acqua di Parma Colonia

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Lavender
    Fresh
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CitrusesMintTarragon
    LemonBergamotOrange
    Heart
    Herbaceous NotesHayLavenderMateTea
    LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
    Base
    Powdery NotesGreen NotesVetiverLabdanumPatchouliTree Moss
    PatchouliSandalwoodVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Yerbamate vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia
    YerbamateAcqua di Parma Colonia
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Yerbamate wears like a field at dawn: green, open, and quietly confident. The powdery finish keeps it intimate rather than performative, this is the fragrance for someone who'd rather be smelled up.Yerbamate
    Colonia remains the benchmark for Italian cologne. The citrus opening is crisp and immediate, the floral heart surprisingly soft, and the drydown provides just enough warmth without heaviness.Acqua di Parma Colonia