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Acqua di Parma Acqua di Parma Colonia vs Yves Saint Laurent Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme
Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme is the community's favourite of the two.
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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
LemonLavenderLemon VerbenaPetitgrainBergamot
Heart
RosemaryGeraniumBrazilian RosewoodMarjoramClary SageCarnation
Base
VetiverMuskPatchouliCedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Citrus
84%
Woody
73%
Fresh spicy
71%
Herbal
52%
Lavender
46%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme was launched in 1971. The nose behind this fragrance is Raymond Chaillan. Top notes are Lemon, Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Petitgrain and Bergamot; middle notes are Rosemary, Geranium, Brazilian Rosewood, Marjoram, Clary Sage and Carnation; base notes are Vetiver, Musk, Patchouli, Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber.
Notes in Common
0% sharedShared (0)
No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Acqua di Parma Colonia
Only in Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme
LemonLavenderLemon VerbenaPetitgrainBergamotRosemaryGeraniumBrazilian RosewoodMarjoramClary SageCarnationVetiver+6 more
Rating
4.13vs4.29
Ratings
4,310vs776
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1916vs1971
Which should I buy?
Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme is the community's favourite of the two.
- Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme is rated higher by the community: 4.29 from 776 ratings, against 4.13 from 4,310.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Acqua di Parma Colonia and "long lasting" for Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for summer and spring.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Yves Saint Laurent Pour Homme if you want the higher-rated option; pick Acqua di Parma Colonia if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.