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Acqua di Parma Essenza di Colonia vs Clive Christian 1872 For Men
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Notes
———Accords
Citrus
100%
Aromatic
65%
White floral
62%
Fresh spicy
59%
Woody
49%
Green
46%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
Essenza di Colonia by Acqua di Parma is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Essenza di Colonia was launched in 2010. The fragrance features Neroli, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Petitgrain, Orange, Musk, Mandarin Orange, Vetyver, Rosemary, Oakmoss, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Sage, Patchouli, Cloves and Amber. Italian house of Acqua di Parma launches a new fragrance Essenza di Colonia which appears on the market in August 2010. Essenza di Clonia is accompanied by an interesting advertising campaign with photos by Giovanni Gastel. Simple game of black and white announces Italian style and reminds us of tradition of the house and classic Art Deco Colonia flacon which was created as matt black flacon this time. The advertising campaign features an elegant smoking, which is an embodiment of style and elegance. The new Essenza di Colonia is a flanker to edition from 1916, based on citrusy-woody notes of bergamot, lemon, mandarin, orange, grapefruit, petit grain, neroli, sage, rosemary, lily of the valley, rose accords, jasmine, patchouli, vetiver, white musk and amber. The fragrance can be purchased as 50 and 100ml edc.
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Notes
Top
PetitgrainLimeLavenderGrapefruitRosemaryBergamotGalbanumPepperMandarin OrangePeachPineappleNutmeg
Heart
Clary SageMarigoldJasmineCyclamenFreesia
Base
Virginia CedarPatchouliMuskAmberOlibanumFrench labdanum
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Citrus
98%
Fresh spicy
91%
Woody
72%
Floral
57%
Green
57%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
1872 For Men by Clive Christian is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. 1872 For Men was launched in 2001. The nose behind this fragrance is Geza Schoen. Top notes are Petitgrain, Lime, Lavender, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Bergamot, Galbanum, Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Peach, Pineapple and Nutmeg; middle notes are Clary Sage, Marigold, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Freesia; base notes are Virginia Cedar, Patchouli, Musk, Amber, Olibanum and French labdanum. A fragrance with a classical DNA and a century-old tradition. This is precisely because it is created according to formulae and methods originally used by Crown Perfumery. All ingredients are strictly vegetable in order to perpetuate a lasting formula of fragrance.Available in Pure Parfum (30ml) and Eau de Parfum 50-100ml.
Notes in Common
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No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Essenza di Colonia
Only in 1872 For Men
PetitgrainLimeLavenderGrapefruitRosemaryBergamotGalbanumPepperMandarin OrangePeachPineappleNutmeg+11 more
Rating
4.32vs4.31
Ratings
4,570vs1,768
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2010vs2001
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.32 from 4,570 ratings vs 4.31 from 1,768).
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Essenza di Colonia and "long lasting" for 1872 For Men.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for summer and spring.
- Clive Christian is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Acqua di Parma is premium (typically $100–250).
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