Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne bottle Colonia Futura
Cologne Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Riche & Royale Eau de Parfum bottle Riche & Royale

ScentArt

Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne ScentArt visualisation View live ScentArt Colonia Futura
B
Riche & Royale
Full Screen Compare

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.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Riche & Royale Eau de Parfum
Seriously good value for money, this captures the essence of classic masculine perfumery. It's a crowd-pleaser that wears its inspiration well, offering a sophisticated scent profile without the hefty price tag.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22% 20%
Floral 8% 9%
Fruity 3% 4%
Green 25% 20%
Sweet 0% 5%
Warm 6% 5%
Woody 23% 27%
Earthy 16% 16%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 27% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Colonia Futura Cologne
Riche & Royale EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 27% vs 25%
Only in Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne
Bergamot 27% Grapefruit 25% Pink Pepper 20%
Only in Riche & Royale Eau de Parfum
Blood Orange 25% Citrus 25% Juniper 25%
Shared Notes
Lavender 50% vs 25%
Only in Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne
Sage 50%
Only in Riche & Royale Eau de Parfum
Pimiento 25% Clary Sage 25% Geranium 25%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 100% vs 33%
Only in Riche & Royale Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 33% Cedar 33%

Accords

Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne Riche & Royale Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
79%
85%
Aromatic
100%
50%
Woody
76%
55%
Fresh Spicy
70%
Fresh
48%
40%
Earthy
46%
Patchouli
46%
Lavender
46%
45%
Herbal
Citrus shared
100%
79%
Aromatic shared
85%
100%
Woody shared
50%
76%
Fresh Spicy shared
55%
70%
48%
Earthy shared
40%
46%
46%
46%
45%

Performance

Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne Riche & Royale 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.

Riche & Royale Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its refined aromatic and woody character makes it versatile enough for most occasions, performing well in both professional and social settings. The initial brightness and later depth suit dates and formal events, though perhaps less so for vigorous sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
84%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne
Riche & Royale Eau de Parfum
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS