Colonia Eau de Cologne bottle Colonia
Cologne Concentration Edp
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1916 Year 2020
££££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Colonia
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 - Acqua di Giò Profondo
Acqua di Giò Profondo is a refreshing aqua masterpiece that modernizes the classic DNA with marine and aromatic influences.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 32% 27%
Floral 14% 9%
Fruity 3% 4%
Green 15% 18%
Sweet 8% 9%
Warm 1% 3%
Woody 16% 9%
Earthy 12% 12%
Animalic 7% 13%
Fresh 26% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Colonia Cologne
Acqua di Giò Profondo EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 26% vs 52%
Only in Acqua di Giò Profondo
Mandarin 47%
Shared Notes
Lavender 24% vs 45%
Rosemary 21% vs 54%
Only in Colonia
Petitgrain 21% Rose 18% Jasmine 14%
Shared Notes
Musk 24% vs 54%
Patchouli 14% vs 45%

Accords

Colonia Acqua di Giò Profondo
100%
Citrus
80%
Aquatic
90%
80%
Aromatic
70%
50%
Woody
40%
Mineral
50%
30%
Musky
Citrus shared
100%
80%
90%
Aromatic shared
80%
70%
Woody shared
50%
40%
50%
30%

Performance

Colonia Acqua di Giò Profondo
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
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.

Acqua di Giò Profondo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

With its prominent aquatic and fresh notes, it is particularly well-suited for warmer months, making it most appropriate for spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The moderate projection and fresh aquatic profile make it versatile for office and casual settings. It is less formal and slightly less suitable for sports due to its elegance.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
89%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Woody accords and Bergamot, Rosemary notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Colonia
Acqua di Giò Profondo
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