Colonia Ebano
“Colonia Ebano by Acqua di Parma is a Woody fragrance for men”
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Well loved by wearers — a woody, warm spicy composition with a honey undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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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.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
François Demachy
Founding perfumer · 238 fragrances · b. 1949 · French
“I grew up in Grasse. The raw materials of perfumery are my mother tongue.”
François 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. Before joining Dior in 2006, he spent two decades at Chanel. At Dior, Demachy has reimagined the house's olfactory heritage while pushing it forward, creating Sauvage (now the world's best-selling men's fragrance), Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet, and the prestigious La Collection Privée series.
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
Fig. 01 — Colonia Ebano, Acqua di Parma
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