Acqua di Colonia
Santa Maria NovellaEau de Cologne (3-5%)1800
Side by side
Acqua di Colonia vs. 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.
The essentials
At a glance
| Acqua di Colonia | Acqua di Parma Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne (3-5%) | Cologne |
| Launched | 1800 | 1916 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Acqua di Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Lavender
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Fresh
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotNeroliLemonTangerine
LemonBergamotOrange
Heart
LavenderPetitgrainCloveRosemary
LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
Base
Benzoin
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Acqua di Colonia | Acqua di Parma Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is what people mean when they say timeless. Not the compliment-adjacent kind, the kind that is nearly 500 years old and still holds its own.Acqua di Colonia
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