Is The Essence Vault Colonia De Parma Essenza - 36 a dupe of Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza?
Colonia Essenza EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Colonia De Parma Essenza - 36 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Colonia Essenza
- Colonia De Parma Essenza - 36
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
Colonia Essenza is the purest distillation of Italian citrus refinement - a vibrant, sophisticated, and immaculately clean signature that radiates confidence and timeless class.
No. 36 recreates Acqua di Parma's Colonia Essenza sparkling citrus-aromatic opening well, but the patchouli-musk base is lighter and less woody than the original's distinctive dry-wood finish.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Patchouli
33%
vs
55%
Rosemary
16%
vs
52%
Clean Musk
39%
Vetiver
28%
Neroli
27%
Bergamot
21%
Lemon
20%
Mandarin
18%
Lily of the Valley
17%
Sage
15%
Grapefruit
15%
Orange
14%
Jasmine
14%
Petitgrain
13%
Rose
10%
Bergamot
21%
Lemon
20%
Mandarin
18%
Grapefruit
15%
Orange
14%
Petitgrain
13%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The radiant citrus and neroli make this a quintessential spring and summer scent, ideal for warm weather. Its airy, refreshing character can transition into early fall but lacks the depth for winter.
Occasions
Its discreet projection and crisp cleanliness make it perfect for office and casual daytime scenarios. The classic, sophisticated freshness also works on dates and formal occasions, but it is not bold enough for nightlife.
Seasons
A bright citrus-aromatic cologne suited to spring and summer; too light and fresh for winter cold.
Occasions
The classic, refined citrus character suits office wear and casual daytime use rather than heavy evening formality.
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 2 of its 15 notes, including Rosemary, Patchouli
Adds bergamot and clean musk, drops citrus and lavender
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Colonia De Parma Essenza - 36 EDP
Check price on
→
No other shop we track that delivers to you has it in stock.
Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.