Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 254 Acqua di Parma Colonia a dupe of Acqua di Parma Colonia?
Colonia EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 1916 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
254 Acqua di Parma Colonia 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 close, well-researched match to Colonia's unchanged-since-1916 citrus-lavender-rose formula, confirmed against the real fragrance's published notes.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Sicilian citrus is a warm-weather signature through and through.
Occasions
Classic and versatile enough for the office, smart-casual wear and daytime dates.
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 8 of its 11 notes, including Lavender, Rosemary, Rose
Adds amber and lemon verbena, drops bergamot and lemon
Where to buy
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