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254 Acqua di Parma Colonia

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Perfumes Zag Zodiak 254 Acqua di Parma Colonia is an Eau de Parfum. 254 Acqua di Parma Colonia opens with Sicilian Citrus, Lavender, Rosemary, and Lemon Verbena, settles into a heart of Musk, Vetiver, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Perfumes Zag Zodiak's 254 Acqua di Parma Colonia carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A close, well-researched match to Colonia's unchanged-since-1916 citrus-lavender-rose formula, confirmed against the real fragrance's published notes.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
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254 Acqua di Parma Colonia Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Colonia by Acqua di Parma
71%
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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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

Bright Sicilian citrus is a warm-weather signature through and through.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Classic and versatile enough for the office, smart-casual wear and daytime dates.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena
  • 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

254 AQ reproduces Acqua di Parma Colonia's classic pyramid faithfully: the Sicilian citrus, lavender, rosemary and lemon verbena opening that defines the fragrance, moving into a rose, vetiver and jasmine heart before settling on the same sandalwood, amber and patchouli base that has stayed essentially unchanged since Colonia launched in 1916. This is one of the most precisely matched pyramids in the range, likely because Colonia's formula is so consistently documented across every retailer and review site. What separates a budget reconstruction from the real Acqua di Parma is the quality of the citrus oils and the polish of the sandalwood-amber blend, the original is prized for how refined and long-blooming its citrus stays, so expect this version to feel brighter but shorter-lived. The elegant, timeless Italian character comes through clearly regardless.

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