Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne bottle Colonia Futura
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2020 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Mon Vetiver Eau de Parfum bottle Mon Vetiver

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne
A sparkling, modern take on the Italian cologne style, Colonia Futura bursts with citrus and aromatic greenery. Effortlessly crisp, impossibly natural, but fleeting-spray often and enjoy the ride.
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Our Verdict - Mon Vetiver Eau de Parfum
Mon Vetiver is a light, clean-cut vetiver that's surprisingly divisive. Some love its fresh, gin-and-tonic vibe, calling it an underrated gem, while others find it dull, weak, or even nauseatingly boozy.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22% 14%
Floral 8% 3%
Fruity 3% 0%
Green 25% 23%
Sweet 0% 4%
Warm 6% 5%
Woody 23% 31%
Earthy 16% 17%
Animalic 0% 4%
Fresh 27% 29%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Colonia Futura Cologne
Mon Vetiver EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 50% vs 10%
Only in Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne
Sage 50%
Only in Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne
Vetiver 100%

Accords

Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne Mon Vetiver Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
58%
85%
Aromatic
100%
50%
Woody
93%
55%
Fresh Spicy
54%
40%
Earthy
54%
45%
Herbal
Citrus shared
100%
58%
Aromatic shared
85%
100%
Woody shared
50%
93%
Fresh Spicy shared
55%
54%
Earthy shared
40%
54%
45%

Performance

Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne Mon Vetiver Eau de Parfum
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The high citrus and aromatic intensity makes it a perfect fit for spring and summer, providing a bright, uplifting freshness. Its herbal-green core works in early fall, but the lightness and fleeting nature struggle against winter's cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its modest projection and clean, brisk composition make it ideal for daytime, office, and casual wear, and its energetic citrus is great for sport or post-shower. It lacks the depth and presence for formal evening events.

Mon Vetiver Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and subtle nature makes it highly suitable for casual wear, office environments, and even sport. However, its often-criticised weak performance means it might struggle for impact in more formal or special date settings where a longer-lasting, bolder scent might be desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
81%
Accord
89%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Citrus accords and Vetiver, Lavender notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne
Mon Vetiver Eau de Parfum
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