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| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Inspired by Colonia
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Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - L'
This one is a classic and divisive barbershop freshie, a lighter, zesty take on the original Azzaro Pour Homme. Fans rave about its sharp, sophisticated freshness, while others find it too old-school or even 'urine-like'. Truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for its loyalists, it's a gem.
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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 | 28% | 32% |
| Floral | 17% | 10% |
| Fruity | 3% | 3% |
| Green | 12% | 15% |
| Sweet | 6% | 8% |
| Warm | 1% | 1% |
| Woody | 17% | 18% |
| Earthy | 10% | 12% |
| Animalic | 5% | 5% |
| Fresh | 29% | 28% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
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Notes
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Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
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Performance
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Inspired by Colonia
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
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Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Casual
Also Works:
Sport
Its lighter projection and fresh, clean scent make it versatile for office or casual wear. While some find it too old-school for a date, its clean barbershop vibe can be appealing. It's too subdued for formal events.
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
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
92%
Accord
53%
Key Similarities
Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Woody accords and Lavender, Patchouli notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
L'
Inspired by Colonia
50ml
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