Is Perfume Parlour Nation a dupe of Acqua di Parma Colonia?
Colonia EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 1916 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Nation 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.
Nation traces Acqua di Parma Colonia's timeless citrus-aromatic elegance, opening on bright Sicilian lemon and lavender over a clean woody base. The original's old-school refinement is rendered a touch flatter here, but it captures that versatile, gentlemanly cologne character on a budget.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Bright citrus and aromatic lavender are warm-weather naturals, leaning spring through autumn.
Occasions
Clean and versatile, it excels at office and everyday wear with enough refinement for formal settings.
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 9 of its 14 notes, including Sandalwood, Vetiver, Rosemary
Adds bergamot and lime, drops amber and lemon verbena
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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