Colonia
Colonia by Acqua di Parma is an unisex eau de cologne from 1916 in the premium price tier. It opens with lemon, bergamot and sweet orange, moves into lavender, rosemary and rose and dries down to vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood. Expect around 4 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Sweet Orange Juicy and cheerful. The friendliest citrus there is.
Heart
- Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
- Rosemary Sharp, camphorous herb. Bracing and clean, borders on medicinal.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Dry-down
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Smells like this
- Acqua di Parma Colonia 1916
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