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Colonia Eau de Cologne bottle Colonia EDC
EDC Concentration EDT
U Gender F
1916 Year 1970
££££ Price Tier ££
de Rochas Eau de Toilette bottle de Rochas EDT

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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 - de Rochas EDT
A divisive citrus classic, Eau de Rochas splits opinion with its sharp, vintage charm. Some find it a refreshing summer essential, while others are put off by its 'old-school' or 'masculine' edge. Love it or hate it, it's certainly got character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Colonia EDC
de Rochas EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 27% vs 16%
Bergamot 26% vs 14%
Lime 20% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Musk 24% vs 18%
Vetiver 24% vs 18%
Sandalwood 19% vs 17%
Oakmoss 17% vs 29%
Only in Colonia
Patchouli 15%
Only in de Rochas
Amber 16%

Accords

Colonia de Rochas
100%
Citrus
100%
80%
Aromatic
65%
60%
Fresh Spicy
55%
50%
Woody
49%
Green
47%
Earthy
47%
Mossy
47%
30%
Musky
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
80%
65%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
55%
Woody shared
50%
49%
47%
47%
47%
30%

Performance

Colonia de Rochas
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.

de Rochas

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its refreshing citrus-aromatic profile makes it fantastic for casual wear and sport, especially in heat. While some find it too masculine for formal settings, its clean and energising nature can work for a relaxed office environment.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Colonia EDC
de Rochas EDT
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