Acqua di Parma Colonia vs Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta

People who smelled both say they have some resemblance, and most agree. Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta is sweeter, and Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta is longer lasting.

How alike are they?

Most agree

The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.

Based on many votes

Where they differ

  • Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta is sweeter.
  • Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta is longer lasting.
  • Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta projects more strongly.
Based on many votes

How they wear

Longevity
Short lastingBased on lots of votes
Moderate longevityBased on many votes
Projection
Soft projectionBased on lots of votes
Moderate projectionBased on many votes
Gender lean
Unisex, leans masculineBased on lots of votes
Unisex, leans masculineBased on many votes

What they're made of

Acqua di Parma Colonia

Main accords
  • Aromatic
  • Citrus
  • Fresh
  • Fresh spicy
  • Lavender
  • Woody
Notes

Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta

Main accords
  • Citrus
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Aromatic
  • Spicy
  • Earthy
Top notes
  • bergamot
  • bitter orange
  • lemon verbena
  • pimento
  • sweet orange
Base notes

Which one is for you?

Pick Acqua di Parma Colonia if…

  • you want one that is less sweet
  • you want one that is shorter lasting
  • you want one that projects more softly

Pick Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta if…

  • you want one that is sweeter
  • you want one that is longer lasting
  • you want one that projects more strongly