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Colonia

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Acqua di Parma Colonia is a Cologne launched in 1916. Colonia opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Lime, settles into a heart of Petitgrain, Rose, Jasmine, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Acqua di Parma's Colonia carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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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  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Elegant
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Colonia Eau de Cologne 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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.

Best 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.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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 Eau de Cologne opens with a sunlit burst of lemon, bergamot, and sweet orange, capturing the spirit of an endless Mediterranean morning. Lavender and rosemary lend a gentle aromatic heart, softened by rose and jasmine. A subtle woody-musk base of vetiver, sandalwood, and oakmoss anchors the fragrance, keeping it crisp, dry, and impeccably chic. The effect is clean, airy, and classic, with a natural sophistication that never shouts but always impresses.

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