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Acqua di Parma Acqua di Parma Colonia vs Dior Eau Sauvage Extreme
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Notes
———Accords
Citrus
100%
Aromatic
85%
Fresh spicy
72%
Woody
66%
Lavender
62%
Fresh
56%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
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.
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Notes
Top
LemonLavenderBergamotBasilPatchouliFruity Notes
Heart
RosemaryBay LeafCorianderSandalwoodAldehydesJasmineOrris Root
Base
OakmossPatchouliCedarMuskAmber
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Fresh spicy
88%
Citrus
79%
Woody
76%
Lavender
56%
Earthy
49%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Eau Sauvage Extreme by Dior is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Eau Sauvage Extreme was launched in 1984. Top notes are Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot, Basil, Patchouli and Fruity Notes; middle notes are Rosemary, Bay Leaf, Coriander, Sandalwood, Aldehydes, Jasmine and Orris Root; base notes are Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Amber.
Notes in Common
0% sharedShared (0)
No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Acqua di Parma Colonia
Only in Eau Sauvage Extreme
LemonLavenderBergamotBasilPatchouliFruity NotesRosemaryBay LeafCorianderSandalwoodAldehydesJasmine+5 more
Rating
4.13vs4.18
Ratings
4,310vs1,229
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1916vs1984
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.13 from 4,310 ratings vs 4.18 from 1,229).
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Acqua di Parma Colonia and "long lasting" for Eau Sauvage Extreme.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Acqua di Parma Colonia is voted best for summer and spring; Eau Sauvage Extreme for spring and fall.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
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