Note di Colonia II
“Note di Colonia II by Acqua di Parma is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a woody, aromatic composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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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.
Composition & Character
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Opening
Heart
The Soul
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When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
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 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.
Fig. 01 — Note di Colonia II, Acqua di Parma
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