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Colonia Pura Eau de Cologne bottle Colonia Pura EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Smile Eau de Parfum bottle Smile EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Colonia Pura EDC
A sparkling, ultra-fresh take on the classic Italian cologne, Colonia Pura radiates effortless clarity and citrus brilliance. The ultimate in breezy sophistication for anyone who craves luminous, understated elegance.
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Our Verdict - Smile EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Happy - a citrus fragrance led by Lime, Green Notes, Mandarin Orange, with floral 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 Pura EDC
Smile EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 33% vs 46%
Only in Colonia Pura
Narcissus 36% Coriander 30%
Only in Smile
Freesia 54%
Shared Notes
Musk 38% vs 46%
Only in Colonia Pura
Cedar 32% Patchouli 30%
Only in Smile
Cypress 53%

Accords

Colonia Pura Smile
100%
Citrus
90%
85%
Fresh
Floral
78%
45%
Green
66%
60%
Aromatic
55%
Ozonic
30%
Musky
54%
40%
Woody
Citrus shared
100%
90%
85%
78%
Green shared
45%
66%
60%
55%
Musky shared
30%
54%
40%

Performance

Colonia Pura Smile
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Colonia Pura

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Colonia Pura's sparkling citrus and airy ozonic freshness are ideal for spring and summer, offering uplifting clarity in warm weather. Its lightness makes it less suited to cold winter months, where its subtleties may be lost.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

The gentle projection and clean, crisp character make this perfect for office and casual settings where discretion is key. It's energetic enough for sport but lacks the weight for formal evening wear.

Smile

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, floral signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, green, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Colonia Pura EDC
Smile EDP
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