Colonia Oud
Colonia Oud by Acqua di Parma is an unisex eau de cologne from 2012 in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot, lemon and cardamom, moves into oud and rose and dries down to sandalwood, patchouli and musk. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.
- Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
Heart
- Oud Resinous, medicinal, barnyard-adjacent wood. The most expensive note in perfumery.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Dry-down
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Smells like this
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