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Acqua di Parma Note Di Colonia V
Acqua di Parma

Note Di Colonia V

Citrus
Fresh
Aromatic
Woody
Spicy
Creamy
EDC · 2020 · mens

Acqua di Parma is an Italian fragrance house founded in 1916 that built its reputation on fresh, refined colognes rooted in the aesthetic of Parma. The brand maintains a focus on classical composition and quality ingredients, with each release intended to evoke the elegance of Italian culture.

Note Di Colonia V opens with Calabrian bergamot and lemon, immediately establishing a bright, zesty top that's balanced by pink pepper's subtle warmth. The heart brings in ginger and juniper, adding spice and herbal complexity without overwhelming the citrus. Cedar and sandalwood anchor the composition in the base, grounding the freshness with dry wood and subtle creaminess that keeps the fragrance from fading too quickly.

This is a classic fresh citrus cologne that leans slightly aromatic and woody, making it versatile across seasons and occasions. It works well for everyday wear or professional settings where a refined, understated approach matters. Those who appreciate structured citrus fragrances with genuine depth will find Note Di Colonia V rewarding. Fans of The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader will recognize its sensibilities.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
90%
Aromatic
86%
Woody
100%
Spicy
60%
Creamy
50%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Calabrian Bergamot
Calabrian Bergamot
The gold standard of bergamot, grown in the Calabria region of southern Italy where the unique microclimate produces fruit with exceptional aromatic complexity. Calabrian bergamot has a deeper, more nuanced profile than generic bergamot with a brighter floral facet and more sustained freshness. It is the preferred variety for the finest eau de colognes and tea blends.
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Ginger
Ginger
Warm, zesty, and slightly medicinal with a bite that sits between spice and citrus. Ginger root adds a lively, invigorating quality to fragrances, it energises rather than soothes. Depending on how it's used, it can read as fresh and zingy or warm and earthy, making it unusually versatile across fragrance families.
Juniper
Juniper
Base · 3–12 hrs
Cedar
Cedar
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.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match87% match
Precision over excess. Always.

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

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The Aristocrat87% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

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

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The Homesteader81% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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Precision over excess. Always.
Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh90%Aromatic86%Woody100%Spicy60%
Fragrance Family
Fresh Citrus
EDC
Decants Available
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What does Acqua di Parma Note Di Colonia V smell like? +
Acqua di Parma is an Italian fragrance house founded in 1916 that built its reputation on fresh, refined colognes rooted in the aesthetic of Parma. The brand maintains a focus on classical composition and quality ingredients, with each release intended to evoke the elegance of Italian culture. Note Di Colonia V opens with Calabrian bergamot and lemon, immediately establishing a bright, zesty top that's balanced by pink pepper's subtle warmth. The heart brings in ginger and juniper, adding spice and herbal complexity without overwhelming the citrus. Cedar and sandalwood anchor the composition in the base, grounding the freshness with dry wood and subtle creaminess that keeps the fragrance from fading too quickly. This is a classic fresh citrus cologne that leans slightly aromatic and woody, making it versatile across seasons and occasions. It works well for everyday wear or professional settings where a refined, understated approach matters. Those who appreciate structured citrus fragrances with genuine depth will find Note Di Colonia V rewarding. Fans of The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader will recognize its sensibilities.
What are the notes in Acqua di Parma Note Di Colonia V? +
Top: Calabrian Bergamot, Lemon, Pink Pepper. Heart: Ginger, Juniper. Base: Cedar, Sandalwood.
What fragrance family is Note Di Colonia V? +
Acqua di Parma Note Di Colonia V belongs to the Fresh Citrus fragrance family. It is an EDC.
What other fragrances smell like Acqua di Parma Note Di Colonia V? +
Based on shared notes, Dua Fragrances Bleu de Dua at Casino Royale (Cedar, Sandalwood, Ginger, Lemon), Alexandria Fragrances Out of the Bleu (Cedar, Sandalwood, Ginger, Lemon), Al Haramain Amber Oud Exclusif Bleu (Cedar, Sandalwood, Ginger, Lemon), Dua Fragrances Bleu de Dua Attar (Cedar, Sandalwood, Ginger, Lemon), Alexandria Fragrances L'Immensity (Cedar, Sandalwood, Ginger, Pink Pepper) may smell similar to Note Di Colonia V.
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