BergamotOpens with
VioletHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Note di Colonia I
The quiet confidence of a well-tailored suit in an elegant office setting, where the crispness of citrus is balanced by powdery woodsmoke.
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Note di Colonia IPremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessMoustache Original 1949 · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016, Note di Colonia I by Acqua di Parma is a fragrance that embodies the brand's legacy of Italian elegance and refinement. This chypre floral composition opens with bright bergamot and neroli, evoking the freshness of a crisp morning. As it settles, violet and lavender add a soft, powdery warmth, while patchouli and cedar bring depth and earthiness to the base notes. The fragrance strikes a balance between brightness and richness, making it versatile for day or night.
Given its moderate longevity and sillage, two sprays are sufficient to let the fragrance develop on your skin. The bergamot and neroli opening notes are most prominent within the first hour; after that, the powdery base notes will carry it through the day.
Fig. 01 — Note di Colonia I, 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
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 7%.