Acqua di Parma 2016 EDT

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Colonia Quercia

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Acqua di Parma Colonia Quercia is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016. Colonia Quercia opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Cedar, Geranium, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Tonka Bean. Acqua di Parma's Colonia Quercia carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag. Some absolutely adore its sophisticated, masculine charm, hailing it as a masterpiece. Others find it generic, synthetic, and lacking true oakmoss. Definitely not a blind buy.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Masculine
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Colonia Quercia Eau de Toilette 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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated woody and warm spicy accords make it perfect for formal events and dates, lending an air of refined masculinity. While some find it office-safe due to its mature character, its decent longevity and projection mean it could be a bit much for professional settings if oversprayed. It's too dense for casual or sport wear.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Colonia Quercia kicks off with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, sharpened by a touch of pink pepper. This fresh opening quickly mellows into a woody heart of cedar and aromatic cardamom, with a hint of geranium. The real depth comes in the dry down, where a prominent oakmoss and earthy patchouli entwine with the creamy sweetness of tonka bean, creating a rich and grounded finish.

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