Acqua di Parma 2020 Cologne

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Colonia Futura

by François Demachy

Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura is a Cologne launched in 2020, created by François Demachy. The fragrance opens with Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Sage and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Vetiver.

Our verdict on Colonia Futura: Favourite

A sparkling, modern take on the Italian cologne style, Colonia Futura bursts with citrus and aromatic greenery. Effortlessly crisp, impossibly natural, but fleeting-spray often and enjoy the ride.
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  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
Colonia Futura Eau de Cologne bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 23%
Floral 8%
Fruity 4%
Green 25%
Sweet 1%
Warm 7%
Woody 23%
Earthy 17%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 28%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
100%
Aromatic
85%
Fresh Spicy
55%
Woody
50%
Herbal
45%

Notes

Top Notes

Lemon 28% Bergamot 27% Grapefruit 25% Pink Pepper 20%

Heart Notes

Lavender 50% Sage 50%

Base Notes

Vetiver 100%

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

The high citrus and aromatic intensity makes it a perfect fit for spring and summer, providing a bright, uplifting freshness. Its herbal-green core works in early fall, but the lightness and fleeting nature struggle against winter's cold.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its modest projection and clean, brisk composition make it ideal for daytime, office, and casual wear, and its energetic citrus is great for sport or post-shower. It lacks the depth and presence for formal evening events.

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About

Colonia Futura opens with a vivid blast of tart bergamot, juicy lemon, and zesty grapefruit, all tinged with the subtle bite of pink pepper. The heart unfolds as aromatic lavender and clary sage lend a green, herbal freshness, evoking Mediterranean gardens. Vetiver anchors the drydown with a clean, earthy woodiness, while the fragrance as a whole remains airy, natural, and vibrant throughout. Elegant yet casual, this is a radiant reinvention of the classic cologne-invigorating, transparent, and brimming with life.

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