Colonia (Eau de Cologne) vs Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne) (Acqua di Parma)
Acqua di Parma vs Acqua di Parma
Colonia (Eau de Cologne) and Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne) have an 87% profile match. Colonia (Eau de Cologne) rates higher for scent (7.8/10 from 1,260 ratings vs 7.7/10 from 1,086 for Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne)). Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne) lasts longer by most votes (7/10 vs 6/10 for Colonia (Eau de Cologne)).
At a glance
| Signal | Colonia (Eau de Cologne) | Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne) |
|---|---|---|
| Scent rating | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Ratings | 1,260 | 1,086 |
| Longevity | 6/10, long-lasting | 7/10, long-lasting |
| Sillage | 6/10, strong | 7/10, strong |
| Best seasons | Summer and spring | Summer and spring |
| Worn by | Mostly men (59%) | Mostly men (65%) |
| Released | 1916 | 2010 |
| Main accords | citrus, fresh, spicy | citrus, fresh, spicy |
Which one to choose
Pick Colonia (Eau de Cologne) if you want a softer, closer-to-skin trail.
Pick Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne) if you want longer wear (mostly voted 7/10 vs 6/10) and a stronger trail.
Notes side by side
| Pyramid level | Colonia (Eau de Cologne) | Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne) |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Lemon, Orange, Calabrian bergamot | Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Petitgrain, Grapefruit, Lemon, Orange |
| Heart notes | Lavender, Rosemary, Bulgarian rose, Vervain | Jasmine, Lily of the valley, Rose, Rosemary, Clove |
| Base notes | Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver | Patchouli, Vetiver, Amber, White musk |
Notes in both perfumes are shown in bold.
Only in Colonia (Eau de Cologne)
Sandalwood, Lavender, Bulgarian rose, Vervain, Calabrian bergamot
Only in Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne)
Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Petitgrain, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Amber, Lily of the valley, Rose, White musk, Clove
Who each suits
Colonia (Eau de Cologne) is voted best for summer and spring and leans toward men (59% of gender votes). Perfumes similar to Colonia (Eau de Cologne)
Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne) is voted best for summer and spring and leans toward men (65% of gender votes). Perfumes similar to Colonia Essenza (Eau de Cologne)
All figures come from Aromifo community votes. How the profile match is calculated.