des Jardins Eau de Toilette bottle des Jardins
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2010 Year -
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Inspired by Colonia Eau de Parfum bottle Inspired by Colonia

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - des Jardins
A refreshing, zingy citrus explosion that perfectly captures summer in a bottle, although some find it a bit too simple or generic to be truly memorable. It's an easy grab-and-go for those who love a natural, uplifting scent, but don't expect a powerhouse.
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Our Verdict - Inspired by Colonia
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Acqua di Parma's Colonia (1916) - the founding Italian eau de cologne that became Acqua di Parma's defining signature and a classic citrus-aromatic, here translated into a Sicilian lemon-bergamot opening over lavender and rosemary with a patchouli-vetiver close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime classic wear at a fraction of the designer price.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 24% 32%
Floral 10% 10%
Fruity 4% 3%
Green 16% 15%
Sweet 7% 8%
Warm 5% 1%
Woody 17% 18%
Earthy 12% 12%
Animalic 6% 5%
Fresh 31% 28%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
des Jardins EdT
Inspired by Colonia EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 17% vs 26%
Bergamot 15% vs 34%
Lemon 13% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Rose 32% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Musk 25% vs 20%
Vetiver 23% vs 25%
Patchouli 23% vs 29%
Only in des Jardins
Cedar 27%
Only in Inspired by Colonia
Sandalwood 25%

Accords

des Jardins Inspired by Colonia
100%
Citrus
95%
46%
Fresh
90%
Cologne
85%
63%
Aromatic
75%
45%
Woody
55%
51%
Green
50%
Citrus shared
100%
95%
Fresh shared
46%
90%
85%
Aromatic shared
63%
75%
Woody shared
45%
55%
Green shared
51%
50%

Performance

des Jardins Inspired by Colonia
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

des Jardins

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its light sillage and fresh, clean accords make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as it won't offend. However, its 'body mist' performance and bright scent mean it's less suited for formal events or a romantic date.

Inspired by Colonia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Classic citrus-cologne structure peaks in spring and summer; autumn carries softer. Winter off-season.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Classic cologne is built for office, casual, sport, and warm-weather date. Versatile daytime unisex.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
89%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh, Aromatic accords and Rose, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

des Jardins
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