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Acqua di Parma · Sold as masculine
Colonia Ambra
The quiet sophistication of an Italian library, where the scent of aged leather and amber mingles with the crispness of fresh pages and the gentle hum of a distant sea.
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Colonia AmbraPremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessLe Male Lover · Jean Paul GaultierMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares ambergris, musk and sea notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015 as a modern interpretation of Acqua di Parma’s classic elegance, Colonia Ambra by Acqua di Parma is an Oriental fragrance for men. This composition balances the crispness of its aromatic and marine notes with a warm, enveloping base of amber and musk. The scent opens with salty and balsamic accords, creating a fresh yet sophisticated atmosphere that transitions into powdery and animalic undertones, offering a subtle depth that keeps it intriguing throughout the day.
Apply this fragrance in light layers for best results. The marine top notes are bright but fleeting, so let it settle into its warmer base notes before stepping out. It pairs well with fall evenings, when the air is cooler and the amber warmth feels just right.
Fig. 01 — Colonia Ambra, Acqua di Parma
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François Demachy
Dior's guardian of dreamsFrançois Demachy is the in-house perfumer-creator at Christian Dior, a title that places him among the most influential noses in the world. Born in Cannes and raised in Grasse — the historic capital of perfumery — he carries the craft in his blood.
“Early on, I memorised a whole host of notes without even realising it. I could recognise moss and flowers. My nose educated itself.”
François Demachy · GRAZIA, April 2020
Designer Acqua di Parma
More from the house · founded 1916 · Italy
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 45%, disliked or hated by 15%.