ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

intimateenormous

Price value49

overpricedgreat value

Gender lean82

femininemasculine

Accord radar

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

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Full accord breakdown

Main accords

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Citrus

Aromatic

White Floral

Fresh Spicy

Woody

Green

Community profile

community votes

Longevity

very weak

weak

10%

moderate

48%

long lasting

35%

eternal

Sillage

intimate

12%

moderate

66%

strong

16%

enormous

Season

spring

36%

summer

40%

fall

17%

winter

Time of day

day

72%

night

28%

Gender

female

more female

unisex

14%

more male

36%

male

48%

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

20%

50%

good value

20%

great value

What people say

What people love

classycitrusybeautifulfreshhighlyversatileoccasionelegantsophisticatedtraditionallymasculinebrightens

What people criticise

driesdownexpensivesoapscenttraditionaldnalacksmodernsweetnessmatureprofile

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by scent profile

88% match

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white floral

88% match

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Santa Maria Novella

citruslavender

86% match

Cap Neroli Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

citrusmossy

86% match

Energizer Boadicea the Victorious

Boadicea the Victorious

citrus

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

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How its notes pair

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Signature pair: Neroli and Petitgrain

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In plain words

The main accords of Essenza di Colonia are citrus and aromatic. Its key notes are Neroli, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Jasmine. It lasts long and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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