Clones and dupes inspired by:
Acqua di Parma's 2017 Colonia Pura by François Demachy is a modern fresh-citrus cologne with lively ozonic-marine energy and a crisp aromatic-woody drydown.
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 clone rated on similarity and performance. Oils and sprays are priced on separate lines, because a millilitre of oil is not a millilitre of spray.
Oil is undiluted, so a millilitre of oil holds several times more fragrance than a millilitre of spray. Each format is ranked on its own.
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 Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura 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 Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura 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.
Released in 2017, Colonia Pura by Acqua di Parma arrived as citrus-driven fragrances and marine-influenced accords were prominent in luxury perfumery. Created by François Demachy, this unisex cologne opens on bright bergamot and orange with a clear ozonic lift, moves into a heart of jasmine sambac, narcissus and a thread of coriander, and settles on cedar, patchouli and a veil of white musk. The overall profile reads as fresh-citrus with prominent ozonic and aromatic facets. It is generally well rated (4.01/5 from 1,471 votes) though opinions split between those who like the modern sea-fresh twist and those who prefer a more classic Colonia clarity.
Our take
I like Colonia Pura for daytime summer wear, clean citrus and a salty, ozonic note feel refreshing, but the citrus fades and the soapy, synthetic thread some wearers mention keeps it from being a go-to.
Perfumer: François Demachy
Top Notes
Middle Notes
Base Notes
Dominant Accords
The Bottle
Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura uses a broad, near-rectangular bottle with rounded vertical corners and gently curved shoulders, a familiar designer-fragrance silhouette. Its transparent body holds very pale yellow to ivory liquid, while the reflective-looking silver cap and dark gray label give the otherwise conventional object sharper contrast. The white crest is a formal detail. Overall, the bottle is polished but unadventurous.
Original or Clone
The case for buying the original starts with authorship: François Demachy is credited with composing it. Colonia Pura’s citrus, ozonic and aromatic character has also prompted three houses to attempt interpretations, giving this release a clear place as a reference in its style. We therefore favour the original, while recognising that the available evidence does not establish a measurable advantage over any interpretation.
Kajal
2 alternatives from £9.99
Aquolina
1 alternative from £3.00
Lancôme
4 alternatives from £3.99
Acqua di Parma
1 alternative from £3.00
Etienne Aigner
1 alternative from £9.79
Montale
1 alternative from £9.79
Dana
1 alternative from £3.00
Mugler
2 alternatives from £9.79
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