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Colonia Mirra Eau de Toilette bottle Colonia Mirra EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Nation Shrub Eau de Parfum bottle Nation Shrub EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Colonia Mirra EDT
This is a seriously polarising scent - some find it an overlooked masterpiece, a warm and inviting embrace, but others recoil from a cloying, synthetic mess. It's a proper grown-up fragrance, undeniably sophisticated and for those who know their mind.
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Our Verdict - Nation Shrub EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Acqua Di Parma - Colonia Mirra - a floral fragrance led by Orange Blossom, Citruses, with citrus depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Colonia Mirra EDT
Nation Shrub EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Citrus 50% vs 46%
Orange Blossom 49% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Myrrh 60% vs 53%
Nutmeg 39% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Amber 56% vs 53%
Patchouli 43% vs 46%

Accords

Colonia Mirra Nation Shrub
100%
Amber
54%
Floral
90%
51%
Citrus
78%
57%
Warm Spicy
66%
51%
Balsamic
50%
Patchouli
47%
Sweet
Woody
42%
Amber shared
100%
54%
90%
Citrus shared
51%
78%
Warm Spicy shared
57%
66%
51%
50%
47%
42%

Performance

Colonia Mirra Nation Shrub
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Colonia Mirra

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its warm, resinous character makes it too heavy for sport and a bit much for casual daytime wear. It's ideal for dates and formal events, though its moderate projection might make it acceptable for a sophisticated office environment if applied lightly.

Nation Shrub

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, warm spicy, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Colonia Mirra EDT
Nation Shrub EDP
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