Acqua di Parma 2016 EDC

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Note di Colonia II

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Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia II is a Cologne launched in 2016. Note di Colonia II opens with Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vetiver. Acqua di Parma's Note di Colonia II carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag. Some rave about its sophisticated woody charm, while others are left cold by its hefty price tag and a divisive 'pickle' note. Definitely sample before you splurge.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
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Note di Colonia II 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:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering, while its elegant woody profile lends itself well to dates and smart casual outings. It's a bit too relaxed for very formal events and lacks the energetic punch for sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Limonene from Orange
  • 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

Opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and orange, quickly joined by the aromatic spice of cardamom and a green whisper of basil. This fresh introduction swiftly gives way to a smooth, creamy heart of sandalwood and smoky guaiac wood, creating a refined woody core. The dry down settles into a subtle, clean musk with an earthy hint of vetiver, leaving a polished, natural skin scent.

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