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Every Acqua di Parma Colonia, compared

7 fragrances in Acqua di Parma’s Acqua di Parma Colonia line, from 1916 to 2017. Ratings, lasting power and season come from wearers’ votes; accords show what each one adds to the original.

Most worn: Acqua di Parma Colonia4,310 ratings
Highest rated: Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta4.23 of 5
Longest lasting: Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta5.0 of 10

The original

Acqua di Parma Colonia

Launched: 1916
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 4.13 · 4,310 ratings
Lasting power: 4.4 of 10
Best in: summer, spring
Most wearers say: masculine

Leads with citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy.

Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura

Launched: 2017
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 4.02 · 1,636 ratings
Lasting power: 4.8 of 10
Best in: summer, spring
Most wearers say: masculine

Adds ozonic to the original's profile.

Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta

Launched: 2003
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 4.23 · 1,207 ratings
Lasting power: 5.0 of 10
Best in: summer, spring
Most wearers say: masculine

Keeps the original's citrus and woody at its core.

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