Acqua Essenziale Colonia Eau de Parfum vs Phtaloblue Eau de Parfum

Acqua Essenziale Colonia

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2020
£	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua Essenziale Colonia Eau de Parfum

This "Colonia" is a surprisingly sophisticated, modern take on a classic Italian barbershop scent. It's often compared to Acqua di Parma but at a fraction of the price, leading to strong love-it-or-hate-it opinions on its quality and performance. Worth a try if you want a classy, clean warm-weather cheapie.

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Our Verdict - Phtaloblue Eau de Parfum

Phtaloblue is Tauer's most divisive creation to date, a love-it-or-hate-it aquatic that defies traditional blue fragrance expectations. It's a bold, artistic statement, but be warned: some find it an absolute scrubber, while others adore its unique, evocative qualities.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	19%	15%
Floral	20%	18%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	17%	20%
Sweet	13%	17%
Warm	4%	11%
Woody	13%	7%
Earthy	8%	6%
Animalic	5%	2%
Fresh	32%	31%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Acqua Essenziale Colonia EdP

Phtaloblue EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 51% vs 22%

Only in Acqua Essenziale Colonia Eau de Parfum

Rainwater 49%

Only in Phtaloblue Eau de Parfum

Fennel 33% Lavender 22% Lemon 22%

Shared Notes

Orange Blossom 32% vs 29%

Only in Acqua Essenziale Colonia Eau de Parfum

Clary Sage 34% Lavender 33%

Only in Phtaloblue Eau de Parfum

Green 42% Geranium 28%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 26% vs 23%

Only in Acqua Essenziale Colonia Eau de Parfum

Ambroxan 38% Vetiver 36%

Only in Phtaloblue Eau de Parfum

Sea Water 36% Cedar 20% Amber 20%

Accords

Acqua Essenziale Colonia Eau de Parfum Phtaloblue Eau de Parfum

100%

Aromatic

100%

84%

Citrus

82%

Marine

76%

66%

Aquatic

50%

Soft Spicy

64%

58%

Fresh Spicy

62%

Green

62%

61%

White Floral

61%

Lavender

52%

57%

Amber

58%

48%

Fresh

54%

47%

Woody

50%

Aromatic shared

100%

Citrus shared

84%

82%

Marine

76%

Aquatic

66%

Soft Spicy shared

50%

64%

Fresh Spicy shared

58%

62%

Green

62%

White Floral

61%

Lavender shared

61%

52%

Amber shared

57%

58%

Fresh shared

48%

54%

Woody shared

47%

50%

Performance

Acqua Essenziale Colonia Eau de Parfum Phtaloblue Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua Essenziale Colonia 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

Its clean, classic, and office-safe profile makes it suitable for daily wear, especially in warmer weather. While some find its performance modest, this makes it ideal for professional settings, though perhaps not impactful enough for formal evenings. Many reviews highlight its versatility for casual outings and summer dates.

Phtaloblue Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Its strong projection and unique, sometimes challenging, profile make it less suitable for formal or office settings. However, its aquatic and fresh characteristics, coupled with reviews mentioning gym wear, make it ideal for casual and sport usage.