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    Varon Dandy vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia

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    Varon Dandy wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Varon Dandy vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia
    Varon DandyAcqua di Parma Colonia
    ConcentrationCologneCologne
    Launched19231916
    GenderMaleUnisex
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Varon Dandy

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Mossy
    Earthy
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy

    Acqua di Parma Colonia

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Lavender
    Fresh
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain
    LemonBergamotOrange
    Heart
    CarnationGeraniumSandalwoodCinnamonJasmineCedar
    LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
    Base
    OakmossPatchouliBenzoinTonka BeanAmber
    VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Varon Dandy vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia
    Varon DandyAcqua di Parma Colonia
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    Carnation in a cologne makes people nervous. Good. The spice borders on medicinal, then softens into something you'll keep reaching for. This is a fragrance that doesn't apologize for its boldness.Varon Dandy
    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