Creed
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Citrus
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Acqua di Parma
Colonia
Colonia, signed Acqua di Parma, is a bright and crisp citrus fragrance. It opens on lemon, bergamot and neroli, reveals lavender, rosemary and rose at its heart and rests on a base of vetiver, sandalwood, oakmoss and patchouli.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Lemon · Bergamot · Neroli
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Lavender · Rosemary · Rose
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Base Several hours
Vetiver · Sandalwood · Oakmoss · Patchouli
What its composition says
- 10 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is fuller than usual.
- 3 materials on top, 3 in the heart, 4 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Rosemary: its rarest material, which only 35 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue contain — about one in 57.
- Bergamot: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 43% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Low
3 to 5 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Tailored for the heat — above 22 °C (72 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
- Sunny days & holidays Its freshness breathes the outdoors and rising temperatures.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
- Immediate freshness, easy to wear and to give.
Avoid if…
- you want very long-lasting wear: its freshness fades.
The success of Colonia by Acqua di Parma comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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