Is Noted Aromas Dallas a dupe of Acqua di Parma Colonia?
Colonia EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1916 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Dallas EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
The ultimate citrus cologne - effortlessly refined, sparkling with Italian sunshine, and never out of place. Timeless, crisp, and the gold standard for freshness.
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Acqua di Parma Colonia (1916) - sicilian citrus, lavender and vetiver translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Citrus cologne built for spring and summer.
Occasions
Office classic, casual, polished summer signature.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Lavender, Rosemary, Rose
Adds benzoin and sicilian citrus, drops jasmine and lime
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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