Clones and dupes inspired by:
Acqua di Parma's Colonia Futura (2020) by François Demachy is a bright, modern aromatic fougère reinventing classic cologne freshness with a clean, slightly green, refined character.
The Sniff Test is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by Acqua di Parma. Brand and product names are used only to identify the fragrance being reviewed and compared. References to alternatives, impressions, clones, or similar products do not imply any connection with the original brand or rights holder.
Inspired-By Comparison
Every vendor rated on similarity, performance, and price. Compare each option side by side.
Each line shows one size: a 50ml spray (30ml, or the nearest size, when the vendor has no 50ml) and the oil closest to 10ml. Vendors also sell other sizes, including samples and bulk.
Prices are converted to your selected currency at recent exchange rates. Vendors bill in their own currency, so the amount you are charged may differ slightly.
Get an email when an alternative to Colonia Futura drops in price or a new, better-rated match appears. No spam — alerts only.
You'll get alerts for this fragrance plus our occasional newsletter — unsubscribe from either in one click, anytime.
Rate them on similarity, strength, longevity, and sillage to help others find the best match.
Find the Original
Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura is the benchmark for this scent profile. Alternatives may be worth comparing, but they are independent products and we do not present them as equivalent to Acqua di Parma's own fragrance.
They do not replace the original fragrance, its presentation, or the version created under the brand's own quality control. If that is what you are looking for, search the official site or trusted retailers below.
Acqua di Parma
Official website VisitAmazon
Check price Shop
Sephora
USA Shop
Nordstrom
USA Shop
Notino
UK Shop
Perfume Direct
UK ShopAbout the Original
The fragrance these clones are inspired by.
Colonia Futura by Acqua di Parma (2020), created by François Demachy, is a citrus-aromatic fougère that pairs bright citrus with herbaceous lavender and sage over a vetiver base. At its core it reads as a fresh citrus cologne: top notes mix lemon, bergamot, grapefruit and pink pepper, then the heart brings lavender and sage into a clean, slightly green aromatic chord. Vetiver grounds the composition with a dry, woody finish. Market reaction is mixed-to-positive: many fans like the modern spin on Colonia while others find the opening sharp, and overall ratings sit in the mid-high range among voters.
Our take
I enjoy the grapefruit and pink pepper lift and the clean lavender-sage heart, but the first minutes feel sharp on my skin and longevity is only fair. It works best for me in warm daytime weather; I recommend sampling it on skin before buying because projection and the vetiver base vary by wearer.
Dominant Accords
The Bottle
Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura comes in a broad, upright rectangular bottle with rounded corners and relatively flat shoulders. Its pale yellow liquid shows through the transparent body, while a large black cylindrical cap sits above a muted pale green label carrying dark blue lettering and a heraldic crest. The styling is tidy, but the bottle remains conventional rather than memorable.
Original or Clone
Colonia Futura has enough standing to attract an interpretation: a single house has tried to reproduce this citrus, aromatic, fresh-spicy fragrance. That attempt makes the original the reference point, but it does not establish a basis for judging the interpretation beyond its purpose. The original is also a controlled release from its house, rather than a moving target that can vary between vendors or batches. The case leans toward buying Colonia Futura, though choosing the interpretation remains reasonable.
Abercrombie & Fitch
2 alternatives from £5.27
Zielinski & Rozen
2 alternatives from £9.79
By Kilian
2 alternatives from £5.27
Creed
2 alternatives from £9.79
Creed
5 alternatives from £8.98
Guerlain
2 alternatives from £9.79
Guerlain
6 alternatives from £3.99
Carolina Herrera
2 alternatives from £5.99
Acqua di Parma
2 alternatives from £4.00
Acqua di Parma
2 alternatives from £3.00
Acqua di Parma
2 alternatives from £4.00
Acqua di Parma
1 alternative from £9.99
Acqua di Parma
1 alternative from £5.27
Acqua di Parma
4 alternatives from £3.00
Acqua di Parma
4 alternatives from £3.99
Acqua di Parma
2 alternatives from £4.00
Third-party product images on this page support product identification, navigation, comparison, commentary and review.
Fragrance brands pictured: .
Brand names identify the products pictured; they do not necessarily identify the copyright owner of a particular image. The Sniff Test does not claim ownership of third-party images. Rights may belong to the relevant brand, original photographer, agency, image library, licensor or another rights holder.
Individual uses are assessed under applicable UK copyright exceptions, including fair dealing for criticism or review and quotation where the statutory conditions are met.
Independent ratings
Real Prices, Updated Weekly
4 Listed Vendors
No Sponsored Results