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Acqua di Parma's 2017 Colonia Mirra by Joelle Lerioux Patris is a refined warm-spicy chypre built for formal cooler-weather wear, with a balsamic, slightly medicinal edge.
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The fragrance these clones are inspired by.
Colonia Mirra is an amber-centred masculine Cologne from Acqua di Parma, released in 2017 and created by Joelle Lerioux Patris. At its core it pairs resinous myrrh and warm amber with bright citrus and orange blossom top notes and a spiced heart that includes nutmeg; patchouli and a soft sweet base round out the composition. The result is a balsamic, warm-spicy fragrance that leans toward cooler weather and formal wear. With a 4.17/5 average from 527 votes, it is widely liked by fans though some find the myrrh-heavy profile and early medicinal opening polarising.
Our take
I like Colonia Mirra for its dense myrrh and amber warmth contrasted by a clean citrus opening; it feels mature and well suited to fall and winter evenings. The nutmeg and patchouli give the drydown a gentle spice and depth that I enjoy, but the initial medicinal edge can be off-putting and longevity varies on my skin. I recommend sampling before buying a full bottle, especially if you prefer strong projection or expect a long, consistent performance.
Perfumer: Joelle Lerioux Patris
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The Bottle
Colonia Mirra comes in a broad, upright rectangular bottle with rounded corners and a flat-looking base. Its very dark brown, partly reflective appearance is set off by a cream label carrying the Acqua di Parma and Colonia Mirra names, while a tall dark cap completes the presentation. The silhouette is conventional, and the colour contrast does most of the work.
Original or Clone
Joelle Lerioux Patris is the strongest reason to buy Colonia Mirra itself: this amber, warm-spicy, fresh-spicy and balsamic fragrance has a credited author, not merely a name to be echoed. The wider field also shows that it has standing; four houses have tried to reproduce this particular character. That attention supplies no evidence about the interpretations themselves, so our case for the original rests on authorship and reference status, not an invented performance advantage.
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