Acqua di Parma 2015 EDT

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Colonia Ambra

by François Demachy

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Acqua di Parma Colonia Ambra is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015, created by François Demachy. Colonia Ambra settles into a heart of Sea Water, Musk, and Ambergris. Acqua di Parma's Colonia Ambra carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Some absolutely adore its unique ambergris-led warmth, hailing it as a masterpiece; others find it a bit off, even 'rotten' or 'fishy'. Definitely try before you buy, but if it clicks, it really clicks.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
  • Elegant
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Colonia Ambra Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold ambergris and musky profile make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates or sophisticated formal events. While some find it suitable for casual wear, its intensity means it’s not for active or sporty scenarios.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Colonia Ambra opens with a rich, deep ambergris, prominent from the first sniff. This is quickly met by a clean, musky character, with an unexpected saline marine touch that keeps things exciting. There's an animalic undercurrent, yet it remains smooth and sophisticated, drying down to a subtly powdery, balsamic warmth, hinting at woods and even a touch of dark rose for some.

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Complement

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