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Colonia (EDC)

1916

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Versions Timeline

1916

Colonia (Original Release)

Price Range
$105 – $211

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"Colonia is the original Acqua di Parma fragrance and one of perfumery’s enduring classic eau de colognes, first released in 1916. Its DNA is built around a bright Italian citrus opening of lemon, bergamot, and orange, softened by an aromatic floral heart of lavender, rosemary, and rose. The drydown brings gentle structure through vetiver, sandalwood, and patchouli, giving the fragrance a polished barbershop-like elegance rather than a simple splashy citrus effect. It is widely associated with refined, old-world Italian style and became especially famous during Hollywood’s golden era. Though unmistakably classical, it remains wearable today for those who enjoy clean, sophisticated, citrus-aromatic fragrances. The overall character is radiant, poised, timeless, and subtly luxurious rather than loud or aggressively modern."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer

Ideal Weather

Sunny
Mild
Dry
Hot

Moods

Elegant
Fresh
Sophisticated
Confident
Serene

Occasions

Daily Use
Casual
Work
Travel
Meeting
Formal

Fun Facts

Colonia was originally created in 1916 for scenting gentlemen’s handkerchiefs.

The fragrance became associated with Hollywood elegance and was worn by stars including Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn according to brand-history sources and secondary coverage.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFreshGreenFloralSpicyWoodyEarthyChypre

What Changed

Original 1916 release of Acqua di Parma's signature Colonia eau de cologne. Later reformulations are mentioned in secondary sources, but the original release remains the historical reference point.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

lemon
calabrian bergamot
orange
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

lavender
rosemary
rose
verbena
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

vetiver
sandalwood
patchouli

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Review sentiment consistently describes Colonia as a classy, timeless, citrus-aromatic fragrance with a polished barbershop character and strong warm-weather appeal. Users praise its refined lemon-lavender-woody profile and sense of old-money sophistication, while criticism most often centers on relatively modest longevity and soft projection for the price. Overall, it is viewed as an elegant classic that smells excellent but performs in line with, or slightly below, expectations for a traditional eau de cologne.”

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