More about Acqua di Parma Colonia
Colonia is the iconic signature fragrance that defines Italian elegance. This timeless classic combines bright citrus with aromatic herbs and warm woods in perfect harmony.
Featured Notes
Colonia opens with Citrus, Neroli, Lavender, Rosemary, a heart of Rose, Verbena, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk.
- Top Notes
- Citrus, Neroli, Lavender, Rosemary
- Heart Notes
- Rose, Verbena
- Base Notes
- Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk
Longevity & Projection
Colonia by Acqua di Parma offers moderate longevity with moderate projection, best suited to summer & spring and daytime.
What does Colonia smell like?
Colonia opens with Citrus, Neroli, Lavender, Rosemary, develops into a heart of Rose, Verbena, and settles into a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Colonia last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Colonia has moderate longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Colonia?
Fragrances with a similar character include Reflection Man, Musc Ravageur, Absolu Aventus. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Colonia — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Colonia samples?
You can buy authentic Colonia by Acqua di Parma samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Colonia by Acqua di Parma is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Citrus, Neroli, Lavender, Rosemary, offers moderate longevity, projects with moderate sillage.



