Colonia EDC

Acqua di Parma   Original
52%

Giallo EDP

Aldi   Dupe
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Colonia Eau de Cologne bottle Colonia EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
U Gender U
1916 Year 2020
££££ Price Tier £
Giallo Eau de Parfum bottle Giallo EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Colonia EDC
The ultimate citrus cologne - effortlessly refined, sparkling with Italian sunshine, and never out of place. Timeless, crisp, and the gold standard for freshness.
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Our Verdict - Giallo EDP
A fresh yet subtly spicy scent, Essence of Italy Giallo is an everyday casual fragrance with a modern twist.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Colonia EDC
Giallo EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 26% vs 47%
Orange 25% vs 31%
Only in Colonia
Lemon 28% Lime 21%
Only in Giallo
Pink Pepper 21%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 14% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Musk 24% vs 54%

Accords

Colonia Giallo
100%
Citrus
80%
60%
Fresh Spicy
90%
80%
Aromatic
Floral
60%
50%
Woody
Green
50%
30%
Musky
Citrus shared
100%
80%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
90%
80%
60%
50%
50%
30%

Performance

Colonia Giallo
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Colonia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Colonia is at its best in warm weather, where its sparkling citrus top and effortless freshness truly shine. The lightness and transparency make it less suited for cold or damp conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

The crisp, clean character is perfect for office and casual wear, never overwhelming and always refined. Its discretion makes it a safe but stylish choice for daytime dates and even light sporting activity.

Giallo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

With its fresh and slightly spicy accords, Essence of Italy Giallo is suitable for warmer temperatures, making it ideal for spring and summer. It may also work in autumn but is less suited to the cold of winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its balanced projection and moderate intensity make it versatile for casual and office settings, while its fresh nature lends itself to be suitable for daytime wear rather than formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
52%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Colonia EDC
Giallo EDP
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