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Acqua di Parma Note Di Colonia Ii
Acqua di Parma

Note Di Colonia Ii

Citrus
Fresh
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Vetiver
Earthy
EDC · 2016 · mens

Acqua di Parma is an Italian luxury house founded in 1916, known for its refined approach to fragrance and distinctive yellow packaging. The brand has built its reputation on understated elegance and clean compositions, establishing itself as a cornerstone of Italian perfumery.

Note Di Colonia II opens with a sharp citrus blend of bergamot, grapefruit, and orange, bolstered by herbal basil and warming cardamom. The heart transitions into woody territory with guaiac wood and sandalwood, lending a creamy, slightly smoky character that deepens the composition. Vetiver and musk form a dry, aromatic base that keeps the fragrance grounded and contemplative. Overall, this is a fresh citrus fragrance with a sophisticated woody undertone, balancing brightness with restraint.

This works best for those seeking a versatile daytime fragrance that skews mature and understated. It suits warm weather and professional settings where subtlety is valued over projection. The composition aligns with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Aristocrat.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
90%
Green
80%
Aromatic
70%
Woody
100%
Vetiver
41%
Earthy
41%
Musky
41%
Smoky
29%
Creamy
29%
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Top · 0–30 min
Basil
Basil
Sweet, spicy, and vividly herbal, basil has a green freshness with slightly anise-like and peppery facets that make it more complex than most culinary herbs. In perfumery it adds a lively, Mediterranean quality and pairs beautifully with citrus and woody notes. An underused note that rewards those who seek it out.
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Bittersweet and juicy with a faintly metallic zing that sets it apart from sweeter citrus notes. Grapefruit is uniquely energising, it reads as clean and modern rather than traditionally 'citrusy.' It pairs effortlessly with musks, making it a staple of office-safe, all-day fragrances.
Orange
Orange
Warm, round, and familiar, sweet orange is the most approachable of the citrus family. In perfumery it reads as sunlit and optimistic, with a gentle warmth that stops short of heaviness. Orange is frequently used to smooth and soften citrus openings, adding a natural sweetness that makes compositions feel immediately welcoming.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Guaiac Wood
Guaiac Wood
Smoky, slightly rosy, and dry, guaiac wood has a gentle, transparent smokiness that doesn't overwhelm. It's often used to add a campfire-distant quality to woody or oriental fragrances without going full leather or incense. One of perfumery's more understated and quietly beautiful materials.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
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The TacticianBest match90% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Homesteader83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Aristocrat83% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh90%Green80%Aromatic70%Woody100%
Fragrance Family
Fresh Citrus
EDC
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Acqua di Parma is an Italian luxury house founded in 1916, known for its refined approach to fragrance and distinctive yellow packaging. The brand has built its reputation on understated elegance and clean compositions, establishing itself as a cornerstone of Italian perfumery. Note Di Colonia II opens with a sharp citrus blend of bergamot, grapefruit, and orange, bolstered by herbal basil and warming cardamom. The heart transitions into woody territory with guaiac wood and sandalwood, lending a creamy, slightly smoky character that deepens the composition. Vetiver and musk form a dry, aromatic base that keeps the fragrance grounded and contemplative. Overall, this is a fresh citrus fragrance with a sophisticated woody undertone, balancing brightness with restraint. This works best for those seeking a versatile daytime fragrance that skews mature and understated. It suits warm weather and professional settings where subtlety is valued over projection. The composition aligns with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Aristocrat.
What are the notes in Acqua di Parma Note Di Colonia Ii? +
Top: Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Grapefruit, Orange. Heart: Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood. Base: Musk, Vetiver.
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Acqua di Parma Note Di Colonia Ii belongs to the Fresh Citrus fragrance family. It is an EDC.
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