The Merchant of Venice 2020 EDP

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Colonia Veneziana

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The Merchant of Venice Colonia Veneziana is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Colonia Veneziana opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Iris, Ginger, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. The Merchant of Venice's Colonia Veneziana carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a divisive citrus aromatic. Some reckon it's a fresh, vibrant, full-on citrus masterpiece, perfect for blazing hot days. Others find it quickly sours into a bitter, medicinal mess on the drydown. Definitely not a blind buy.
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  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Uplifting
  • Luxurious
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Colonia Veneziana Eau de Parfum 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:
Casual Sport

Its fresh, energetic citrus and aromatic profile makes it quite versatile for casual wear and sport. However, the strong citrus opening and potential for a bitter drydown make it less suitable for formal settings or intimate dates. Office appropriateness is middling due to its initial intensity.

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
  • 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

Colonia Veneziana opens with a sharp, tangy blast of pure citrus - think freshly squeezed lemon and orange, brightened by bergamot, with an aromatic kick of rosemary. As it settles, a cool, rooty iris emerges, blended with the spicy warmth of ginger and the herbaceous clarity of clary sage. The base attempts to anchor this freshness with a clean musk and dry cedar, though for some, this transition turns unexpectedly bitter.

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