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Acqua di Parma · Sold as unisex
Colonia Assoluta Edizione Speciale 2013
The moment when an afternoon meeting turns into a spontaneous dinner reservation, where the crispness of fresh citrus notes transitions seamlessly into warm, comforting woods.
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Colonia Assoluta Edizione Speciale 2013Premium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessAlia · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Colonia Assoluta Edizione Speciale 2013 by Acqua di Parma was launched in 2013 and is a collaboration between perfumers Bertrand Duchaufour and Jean-Claude Ellena. This fragrance embodies the essence of Italian elegance with its bright citrus opening, which gives way to warm spices and earthy woods. The blend of sweet orange, bergamot, and lemon verbena creates an initial burst of freshness, while notes like cardamom, vetiver, and cedar add depth and a lingering warmth that feels both lasting and contemporary.
Given its very weak longevity but strong sillage, this fragrance is best applied frequently throughout the day. Two sprays in the morning and again after lunch will ensure that you maintain its bright and warm presence. It's particularly well-suited for daytime wear where its initial freshness can shine.
Fig. 01 — Colonia Assoluta Edizione Speciale 2013, Acqua di Parma
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Bertrand Duchaufour
The world traveler's noseBertrand Duchaufour is a perfumer-adventurer whose creations read like a travelogue of the senses. Trained at Roure (now Givaudan), his work draws deeply from his journeys through Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
“The art of perfumery must be at the same time, innovative, harmonius, and “sent bon”.”
Bertrand Duchaufour · CaFleureBon, October 2010
Co-created with Jean-Claude Ellena
Designer Acqua di Parma
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The originalColonia Assoluta Edizione Speciale 2013Acqua di Parma · Premium · $100–250Ajmal · 2016AliaShares 6 of its 11 notesunder $40★ 3.85 (182)48%Match
Ajmal · 2010Shadow II pour HommeShares 6 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 3.79 (61)46%Match
Ajmal · 2014AbiaShares 6 of its 11 notesunder $40★ 4.30 (40)
With Acqua di Parma Profumo Eau de Parfum
Adds floral, amber and rose; shares ylang-ylang and bergamot and 4 more notes.
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What people
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Warmly received so far: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 6%.