Acqua di Parma 2007 EDC

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Colonia Intensa

by Alberto Morillas , François Demachy

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Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa is a Cologne launched in 2007, created by Alberto Morillas and François Demachy. Colonia Intensa opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Cardamom, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Myrtle, Neroli, and Artemisia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Cedar, and Patchouli. Acqua di Parma's Colonia Intensa carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive one, this. It's often praised as a classy, refreshing take on a classic Colonia, but just as often dismissed as an 'old man's' scent. Its intimate projection and moderate longevity frustrate some, but it's a solid choice for those who appreciate understated elegance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Masculine
  • Warm
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Colonia Intensa 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
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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean accords make it very office-safe. While elegant enough for formal settings, its generally muted performance means it's better suited for more intimate occasions or casual daytime wear, especially in warmer weather.

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
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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 Intensa opens with a vibrant, sparkling burst of citrus from bergamot and lemon, spiced up with a kick of ginger and cardamom. This invigorating start mellows into a sophisticated heart of neroli, myrtle, and artemisia, adding a subtly herbaceous and floral dimension. The drydown reveals a refined blend of soft leather, earthy patchouli, and warm cedar, underpinned by a clean musk and a hint of sweet benzoin, lending a mature, woody depth.

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