BasilOpens with
SandalwoodHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Note di Colonia II
The bustling streets of Milan at noon, where sharp sunlight highlights the green and orange tones of a city in motion, blending into the soft hum of an afternoon meeting.
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Note di Colonia IIPremium · $100–250
60%Similar accords, often for lessIcon Racing · Alfred DunhillMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016, Note di Colonia II by Acqua di Parma continues the brand's legacy of elegant Italian chic established over a century ago with its iconic Colonia fragrance. This composition opens with bright citrus and aromatic notes like bergamot and basil, creating an initial burst of freshness that feels both crisp and lively. As it evolves, warm spices such as cardamom blend seamlessly into woody accords like sandalwood and vetiver, grounding the scent in a sophisticated warmth without ever becoming heavy.
This fragrance develops best close to skin rather than filling the room. A light spritz on pulse points allows the warm spicy notes to unfold gradually over time, making it perfect for daytime wear that transitions gracefully into evening.
Fig. 01 — Note di Colonia II, 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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With Acqua di Parma Profumo Eau de Parfum
Adds floral, yellow floral and amber; shares bergamot and sandalwood and 2 more notes.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 55%, disliked or hated by 7%.