Acqua di Parma 2022 EDC

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Colonia C.L.U.B.

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Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B. is a Cologne launched in 2022. Colonia C.L.U.B. opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Pepper, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Shiso and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Acqua di Parma's Colonia C.L.U.B. carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag. AdP swung for a more modern, wider appeal, ditching the original's minty edge. Some call it a fresh, clean winner, perfect for warmer days, but others find it generic, an 'ambroxan bomb', and wildly overpriced for its performance. Expect a lot of 'nice but...' energy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
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Colonia C.L.U.B. Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot28%
Lemon27%
Pepper22%
Pink Pepper22%
Heartas listed
Shiso52%
Rosemary48%
Baseas listed
Musk54%
Cedar46%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage makes it ideal for office and casual wear, projecting professionalism without overpowering. While some find it elegant enough for formal events, its 'shower gel' vibe can feel a bit too laid-back. The consensus on performance is 'weak', reinforcing its preference as a warm-weather, re-spray friendly choice.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Opens with an invigorating burst of sparkling bergamot and lemon, sharpened by a contemporary kick of pink pepper. The heart unfurls into a green, aromatic embrace of shiso and rosemary, giving it a uniquely clean, almost minty and soapy freshness. The dry down settles into a soft, woody musk, with cedar lending a sophisticated, slightly powdery finish.

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