Note di Colonia I
Note di Colonia I by Acqua di Parma is an unisex eau de cologne in the premium price tier. It opens with bergamot and neroli, moves into lavender, rose and violet and dries down to patchouli and cedarwood. Expect around 4 hours of wear, and it projects softly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Neroli Distilled orange blossom. Green, soapy and elegant.
Heart
- Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
Dry-down
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
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