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Vitalising Vitamin AB+C Eau Fraîche Eau de Parfum bottle Vitalising Vitamin AB+C Eau Fraîche

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Which Should You Buy?

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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Our Verdict - Vitalising Vitamin AB+C Eau Fraîche
This is a clean, bright citrus blast that's almost universally likeable. Perfect for those who want a refreshing zest without overwhelming the room; just don't expect it to stick around all day.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 32% 37%
Floral 10% 8%
Fruity 3% 5%
Green 15% 15%
Sweet 8% 9%
Warm 1% 0%
Woody 18% 16%
Earthy 12% 10%
Animalic 5% 8%
Fresh 28% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 38% vs 31%
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Bergamot 35% Orange 27%
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Mandarin 37% Bitter Orange 32%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 29% vs 29%
Musk 20% vs 33%
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Vetiver 25% Sandalwood 25%
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Cedar 37%

Accords

Inspired by Colonia Vitalising Vitamin AB+C Eau Fraîche
95%
Citrus
100%
90%
Fresh
47%
85%
Cologne
75%
Aromatic
42%
55%
Woody
57%
50%
Green
47%
Citrus shared
95%
100%
Fresh shared
90%
47%
85%
Aromatic shared
75%
42%
Woody shared
55%
57%
Green shared
50%
47%

Performance

Inspired by Colonia Vitalising Vitamin AB+C Eau Fraîche
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Vitalising Vitamin AB+C Eau Fraîche

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean citrus profile makes it ideal for casual wear, the office, or a workout. It's too light and fleeting for formal events or date nights where something more impactful is expected.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
85%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Woody, Green accords and Patchouli, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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