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    Citrus Musk vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Acqua di Parma Colonia rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Citrus Musk vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia
    Citrus MuskAcqua di Parma Colonia
    ConcentrationCologneCologne
    Launched19001916
    GenderMaleUnisex
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Citrus Musk

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy
    White Floral

    Acqua di Parma Colonia

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Lavender
    Fresh
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemongrassLimeBergamot
    LemonBergamotOrange
    Heart
    Lily of the ValleyCarnationJasmine
    LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
    Base
    MuskWoody NotesTonka Bean
    VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Citrus Musk vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia
    Citrus MuskAcqua di Parma Colonia
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours4-6 hours
    Sillageintimatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is straightforward, honest cologne craftsmanship. No surprises, just clean citrus followed by gentle florals and a soft musk finish. Reliable for daily wear.Citrus Musk
    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