COLONIAL EDP

Match Fragrances

90%

Woods EDT

Abercrombie & Fitch

Comparison

90%

COLONIAL EDP Match Fragrances U

Woods EDT Abercrombie & Fitch · 2020 M

Top

Lemon

Bergamot

Orange

Heart

Lavender

Rosemary

Lemon Verbena

Rose

Base

Patchouli

Sandalwood

Vetiver

Musk

Top

Bergamot

Lemon

Heart

Lavender

Green

Base

Cedar

Musk

Vetiver

Amber

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COLONIAL EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDT
U	Gender	M
-	Year	2020
£	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - COLONIAL EDP

Match Fragrances' interpretation of Acqua di Parma's Colonia (1916) - the founding Italian eau de cologne that became Acqua di Parma's defining signature and a classic citrus-aromatic, here translated into a Sicilian lemon-bergamot opening over lavender and rosemary with a patchouli-vetiver close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime classic wear at a fraction of the designer price.

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Our Verdict - Woods EDT

A versatile scent that fits many occasions, balancing freshness with woody undertones.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

COLONIAL EDP

Woods EDT

Notes

Heart Notes

Lavender 60% Green 40%

Base Notes

Patchouli 30% Sandalwood 25% Vetiver 25% Musk 20%

Base Notes

Cedar 29% Musk 27% Vetiver 24% Amber 20%

Shared Notes

Lemon 38% vs 46%

Bergamot 34% vs 53%

Only in COLONIAL

Orange 27%

Shared Notes

Lavender 31% vs 59%

Only in COLONIAL

Rosemary 27% Lemon Verbena 23% Rose 19%

Only in Woods

Green 40%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 25% vs 23%

Musk 20% vs 27%

Only in COLONIAL

Patchouli 30% Sandalwood 25%

Only in Woods

Cedar 29% Amber 20%

Accords

COLONIAL Woods

95%

Citrus

80%

90%

Fresh

Fresh Spicy

90%

85%

Cologne

55%

Woody

85%

75%

Aromatic

Musky

75%

50%

Green

Citrus shared

95%

80%

Fresh

90%

Fresh Spicy

90%

Cologne

85%

Woody shared

55%

85%

Aromatic

75%

Musky

75%

Green

50%

Performance

COLONIAL Woods

Short (2-4h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Light

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

COLONIAL

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

Classic citrus-cologne structure peaks in spring and summer; autumn carries softer. Winter off-season.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Classic cologne is built for office, casual, sport, and warm-weather date. Versatile daytime unisex.

Woods

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

The fresh and woody accords make it suitable for spring and fall, while the lighter tones fit summer more than winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its moderate projection and clean scent profile make it ideal for various occasions, particularly casual and date settings, while being suitable for the office.