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Acqua di Parma Acqua di Parma Colonia
Acqua di Parma's Colonia (1916) is a timeless, sunlit citrus aromatic cologne that feels clean, elegant and effortlessly suited to daytime and classic unisex wear.
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About Acqua di Parma Acqua di Parma Colonia
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Acqua di Parma's Colonia (1916) is a cornerstone of the house and one of its best-known eaux de cologne, presented as a unisex fragrance. The scent opens on bright Sicilian citrus and lemon verbena with aromatic rosemary and lavender, moves through a light floral heart of Bulgarian rose and jasmine, and rests on vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, amber and white musk. Main accords register as citrus, aromatic and fresh-spicy with woody and musky undertones. With a 4.14/5 rating from 3,897 voters, Colonia is widely seen by wearers as a clean, daytime staple, though some find its opening dated or strongly barbershop-like.
Our take
I reach for Colonia when I want a clean, daytime scent that feels like a tidy finishing touch. The citrus and verbena are sharp and uplifting, the lavender and florals add a soft barber-shop warmth, and the woody-musky base keeps it from feeling thin. The score and large number of positive votes match my sense that this is a reliably liked scent rather than a bold statement. The main drawback is modest longevity for some wearers, so I treat it as a shower-fresh pick for warm days.
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