Colonia Eau de Cologne bottle Colonia
Cologne Concentration Edp
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1916 Year 2020
££££ Price Tier ££
Wave Eau de Parfum bottle Wave

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Colonia Eau de Cologne
The ultimate citrus cologne - effortlessly refined, sparkling with Italian sunshine, and never out of place. Timeless, crisp, and the gold standard for freshness.
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Our Verdict - Wave Eau de Parfum
Missoni Wave is a legendary summer cheapie, lauded for smelling like high-end alternatives at a fraction of the cost. Beloved, versatile, and well-performing for a freshie, it's a 'no-brainer' blind buy. Grab it before it’s gone.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 32% 18%
Floral 14% 18%
Fruity 3% 4%
Green 15% 19%
Sweet 8% 9%
Warm 1% 3%
Woody 16% 11%
Earthy 12% 17%
Animalic 7% 1%
Fresh 26% 29%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Colonia Cologne
Wave EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 24% vs 30%
Rosemary 21% vs 23%
Only in Colonia Eau de Cologne
Petitgrain 21% Rose 18% Jasmine 14%
Only in Wave Eau de Parfum
Clary Sage 24% Geranium 22%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 24% vs 23%
Oakmoss 17% vs 22%
Patchouli 14% vs 22%
Only in Colonia Eau de Cologne
Musk 24% Sandalwood 20%
Only in Wave Eau de Parfum
Orchid 33%

Accords

Colonia Eau de Cologne Wave Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
93%
80%
Aromatic
100%
Marine
67%
60%
Fresh Spicy
56%
Lavender
51%
50%
Woody
50%
Floral
49%
Fresh
47%
Earthy
45%
Salty
45%
30%
Musky
Citrus shared
100%
93%
Aromatic shared
80%
100%
67%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
56%
51%
Woody shared
50%
50%
49%
47%
45%
45%
30%

Performance

Colonia Eau de Cologne Wave Eau de Parfum
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Colonia Eau de Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Colonia is at its best in warm weather, where its sparkling citrus top and effortless freshness truly shine. The lightness and transparency make it less suited for cold or damp conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

The crisp, clean character is perfect for office and casual wear, never overwhelming and always refined. Its discretion makes it a safe but stylish choice for daytime dates and even light sporting activity.

Wave Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Often cited as a 'gym safe' and 'daily driver', its fresh and aromatic character, combined with moderate projection, makes it ideal for casual and office wear. While some reviewers report great longevity, the general consensus on its performance means it's less suited for formal events where a more impactful scent is often desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
88%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Citrus, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Colonia Eau de Cologne
Wave Eau de Parfum
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