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    Oliver vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia

    Oliver by Strangers Parfumerie bottle

    Oliver

    Strangers Parfumerie
    Eau de Parfum2018
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Is Oliver better than Acqua di Parma Colonia?

    Oliver wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    Bitter OrangeSandalwoodBergamotVetiverPatchouli
    citrusaromaticwoodyfresh spicyfresh

    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 Oliver and Acqua di Parma Colonia?

    Key facts: Oliver vs. Acqua di Parma Colonia
    OliverAcqua di Parma Colonia
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumCologne
    Launched20181916
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerPrin Lomros
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    How do Oliver and Acqua di Parma Colonia smell?

    Oliver

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Green
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Sweet
    Fresh

    Acqua di Parma Colonia

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Lavender
    Fresh
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Oliver and Acqua di Parma Colonia share?

    Top
    Bitter OrangePetitgrainBergamotGrapefruitMojito
    LemonBergamotOrange
    Heart
    MagnoliaOrange BlossomBasilClary SageFigQuinceApricot
    LavenderLemon VerbenaRoseRosemary
    Base
    LeatherTobaccoSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmbergrisOakmossMasticSea Salt
    VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Citric Notes
    Bitter OrangePetitgrainBergamotGrapefruit
    LemonBergamotLemon VerbenaOrange
    Floral Notes
    MagnoliaOrange Blossom
    LavenderRose
    Green Notes
    VetiverFig
    Vetiver
    Herbaceous Notes
    BasilClary Sage
    Rosemary
    Earthy Notes
    Patchouli
    Patchouli
    Woody Notes
    Sandalwood
    Sandalwood

    Where they fit

    When and where do Oliver and Acqua di Parma Colonia work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Oliver or Acqua di Parma Colonia?

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

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    What do reviewers say about Oliver and Acqua di Parma Colonia?

    The bitter orange and mojito accord is the move. That particular combination of citrus brightness and herb-laced warmth is what separates this from the summer-flanker pack.Oliver
    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

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