Acqua di Parma Colonia by Acqua di Parma is a Citrus fragrance for women and men. Acqua di Parma Colonia was launched in 1916. The fragrance features Sicilian Citruses, Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Rosemary, White Musk, Vetiver, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber and Vervain. Acqua di Parma started as a small factory in Parma. The first fragrance was created in 1916, Colonia, and at the beginning it was used to perfume gentlemen\'s handkerchiefs. Colonia became a real symbol of Italian chic among American and European celebrities in the pre-war (1930\'s) and post-war (1950\'s) years. Cary Grant and David Niven, Ava Gadner and Eva Turner, later joined by Audrey Hepburn, were among the passionate admirers of Colonia. From a small factory, Acqua di Parma grew into a prominent house with wide range distribution.Acqua Di Parma Colonia was presented as a citrus fragrance. It was composed of lavender, rosemary, Sicilian citrus, Bulgarian rose, jasmine, amber and light musk.The bottle is simple but elegant, charming in the Italian way. It comes as 180ml bath oil and Eau de Parfum.There is another version of this fragrance, the limited edition for 2007, named Colonia Edizione Murano. The bottle is made of Murano glass, beautiful and elegant, designed by Giorgio Vigna.Read more about this fragrance in the article on the prestige Italian house Acqua di Parma.
Performance
How it actually wears
Community-sourced scores on a 0-10 scale, plus the character spectrum.
5.4
Longevity
~5 hrs
3.8
Compliment factor
Polarizing
4.9
Sillage
CharacterLeans masculine
FeminineUnisexMasculine
When to wear it
Seasons & occasions
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Best seasons
SummerBest match
SpringAlso great
AutumnWorks well
WinterLight option
Best occasions
DailyBest match
OfficeAlso great
Time of day
Mostly daytime
Community verdict
What the community says
Community-voted pros and cons from our fragrance catalog. We surface the cons, not just the praise.
What people love
Classic and timeless scent
Elegant refined and sophisticated character
Fresh and citrusy with a soapy feel
Versatile for casual and formal wear
Well-suited for layering with bath products
Unisex though leans classic masculine
Worth knowing
May feel too dated for some
Premium price for cologne concentration
Distinct powdery and floral dry-down
Performance is short-lived for the price
4.2
/ 5
Strong Blind BuyWell supported
Colonia’s citrus‑herb core is entirely low‑risk for Indian climates. Reddit shows broad love and compliments, but a few note short longevity and a bland dry‑down, pulling the score slightly below the prior month.
4.2/5Catalog pillars
3.9/5Community pillars
16Community voices heard
Gift-safe pick
Low‑risk citrus‑herb profile and broad appeal make it safe to gift, with only minor longevity caveats.
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