ResinsOpens with
EbonyHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Acqua di Parma · Sold as masculine
Colonia Ebano
The quiet intensity of an Italian study where rich woods and warm spices blend seamlessly with subtle citrus, creating a space that feels both inviting and refined.
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Colonia EbanoPremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessEntice Him · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares bergamot, vetiver and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
François Demachy crafted Colonia Ebano for Acqua di Parma in 2017 as a bold interpretation of the brand's signature woody warmth. The fragrance opens with resins and red pepper, creating an immediate tension between earthy depth and spicy vibrancy. This contrast is further emphasized by the interplay of bergamot and petitgrain, which add a bright citrus freshness that cuts through the richness of honey and ebony. The base notes of vetiver and patchouli ground the composition in an earthy, balsamic warmth that lingers long after the initial burst.
Colonia Ebano develops best when applied to pulse points. The spicy notes are immediate but fade quickly, giving way to the deeper honeyed and woody accords. It pairs well with layered clothing, allowing its warmth to be felt rather than broadcast.
Fig. 01 — Colonia Ebano, 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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The originalColonia EbanoAcqua di Parma · Premium · $100–250Ajmal · 2010Entice HimShares Bergamot, Vetiver and Patchouliunder $40★ 4.06 (17)41%Match
Ajmal · 2014009 OudiShares Red pepper, Vetiver and Patchouliunder $40★ 4.00 (8)
With Acqua di Parma Zafferano Ambrosia
Adds fresh spicy, white floral and metallic; shares patchouli.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 13%.