Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella 1533 EDC

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Acqua di Colonia

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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia is a Cologne launched in 1533. Acqua di Colonia opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Petitgrain, Lavender, Clove, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Benzoin. Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella's Acqua di Colonia carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A historical gem, Acqua di Colonia is a divisive, albeit iconic, fragrance. Expect an authentic, if fleeting, journey through time, though some might find its old-school charm a bit too dated or even medicinal for modern tastes.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
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Acqua di Colonia 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
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and fresh, clean profile make it suitable for casual wear and daily use, including the office if applied sparingly. The light, refreshing nature also makes it a good fit for warmer weather and sport, though its historical gravitas limits its formal appeal.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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 lemon, underscored by the elegant, slightly bitter greenness of neroli. As it settles, a clean, herbal heart of lavender and rosemary emerges, adding a refined, almost aromatic touch. A subtle warmth from benzoin grounds the composition, maintaining a light and airy feel throughout.

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