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Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta, Acqua di Parma
Citrus · 2003

Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta

by Acqua di Parma
Rating4.2 ★ 1,193 votes
GenderUnisex
Year2003
Price$$$$Niche
CitrusWoodyAromatic
Best for summerDaytime wear
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
15 notes
topfirst impression
BergamotLemon VerbenaBitter OrangeSweet Orange
heartthe character
Ylang-YlangVetiverJasmineCedarPink PepperCardamomPaprika
basethe foundation
OakmossResinsWhite MuskPatchouli

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
CitrusWoodyAromaticEarthyFresh SpicyYellow FloralSweetWarm Spicy
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Main accords

top 8
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Yellow Floral
Sweet
Warm Spicy

Community profile

community votes
Season
spring
36%
summer
44%
fall
14%
winter
5%
Time of day
day
81%
night
19%

Smells similar

by scent profile
82% match
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citrusmossy
81% match
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81% match
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citrusmossy
80% match
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citrusearthy

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

BergamotBitter OrangeLemon VerbenaSweet OrangeJasmineCedarVetiverPink PepperCardamomYlang-YlangPaprikaPatchouliOakmossWhite MuskResins
topheartbase

Signature pair: Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang

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The Acqua di Parma Colonia line

3 versions
Original1916Acqua di Parma Colonia
More Lavender, Fresh
Less Earthy
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2017Pura
More Ozonic, White Floral
Less Earthy
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta are citrus and woody. It opens with Bergamot and Lemon Verbena, reveals Ylang-Ylang and Vetiver at its heart, and dries down to Oakmoss and Resins. People reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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