Acqua di Parma 2017 EDC

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Colonia Pura

by François Demachy

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Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura is a Cologne launched in 2017, created by François Demachy. Colonia Pura opens with Bergamot, Orange, Petitgrain, and Ozonic Notes, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Narcissus, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Patchouli. Acqua di Parma's Colonia Pura carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A sparkling, ultra-fresh take on the classic Italian cologne, Colonia Pura radiates effortless clarity and citrus brilliance. The ultimate in breezy sophistication for anyone who craves luminous, understated elegance.
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  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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Colonia Pura 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 Pura's sparkling citrus and airy ozonic freshness are ideal for spring and summer, offering uplifting clarity in warm weather. Its lightness makes it less suited to cold winter months, where its subtleties may be lost.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

The gentle projection and clean, crisp character make this perfect for office and casual settings where discretion is key. It's energetic enough for sport but lacks the weight for formal evening wear.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., AQUA (WATER), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), LIMONENE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, ALPHA, ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRAL, COUMARIN, BHT, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, TOCOPHEROL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

2 other shops' lists name different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Colonia Pura Eau de Cologne opens with an effervescent burst of Italian bergamot and orange, sharpened by airy ozonic notes and crisp petitgrain. Its heart brings narcissus and jasmine sambac, lending a transparent floral facet, gently spiced by coriander. The base is immaculate white musk over smooth cedar and patchouli, delivering a serene, clean finish. Pure, radiant, and inviting, it evokes a sunlit Mediterranean morning - perfectly balanced between invigorating citrus, soft florals, and subtle woods.

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Where to buy

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