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Colonia Sandalo (EDC)

2016

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Versions Timeline

2016

Colonia Sandalo (Original Release)

Price Range
$208 – $380

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"Colonia Sandalo is a refined woody aromatic interpretation of Acqua di Parma’s classic Colonia style. It opens with a bright blend of orange, bergamot, lemon, and petitgrain, giving the fragrance a distinctly fresh Italian character. Lavender and cardamom add an aromatic and gently spicy heart. The drydown is centered on smooth sandalwood, supported by tonka bean and amber for warmth and depth. Its overall profile is clean, polished, masculine, and understated rather than loud or aggressively modern. The fragrance is especially suited to wearers who enjoy traditional citrus colognes with a richer woody finish."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Elegant
Sophisticated
Confident
Powerful

Occasions

Formal
Meeting
Work
Dinner
Ceremony

Fun Facts

The fragrance combines the citrus identity of the Colonia line with a prominent sandalwood-centered drydown.

It was released in 2016 and is distinct from the later Sandalo Eau de Parfum.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusGreenFreshWoodySpicyFougèreOrientalSweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

petitgrain
bergamot
orange
lemon
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

cardamom
lavender
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

indian sandalwood
tonka bean
amber

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Colonia Sandalo is regarded as classy, elegant, refined, and distinctly masculine. Its brisk Italian citrus opening develops into an aromatic lavender and cardamom heart, followed by a dry, unsweetened, dignified sandalwood base. It is frequently praised for above-average longevity and sophisticated sillage, especially for formal wear.”

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