5 Incredible Acqua di Parma Colognes For Men[Tested in 2024]

Written By John Carter

I know how hard it is to choose the right fragrance when the house is Acqua di Parma.

No worries! I’m writing this epic guide so that you can choose your desired Acqua di Parma cologne.

Don’t miss any part, as I am going to talk about the top picks only.

What are the Best Acqua di Parma Colognes?

Acqua di Parma easily defines good taste and Italian luxury. Acqua di Parma was created in 1916. Their first fragrance Colonia is one of the most popular fragrances till now.

From 1916 to 2021 they released around 77 fragrances which are massive. Most of them got 4 / 5-star ratings from critics. They use renowned cologner and their notes are very rich in quality. Read the whole article to know more about Acqua di Parma’s niche juices.

So, here are the best smelling Acqua di Parma colognes for men:

Acqua di Parma Colonia: Sexy & Inoffensive

Top notes: Sicilian lemon, Lime, Orange.
Middle notes: Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, Rose, Lavender, Vetiver.
Base notes: White Musk, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli.

Acqua di Parma Colonia smells like a 5-star locker room. It’s inoffensive, sexy, and attractive.

The bottle design is amazing and classic. Typical Acqua di Parma shaped bottle transparent in color but you’ll see the yellow juice from outside.

Well, Acqua di parma Colonia is a citrus fragrance. It was released in 1916.

Anyway, This fragrance starts with a citrus blast. Lemon, lime, and orange smell so gorgeous and refreshing together.

After some time, the heart notes start to project and make the scent totally earthy. Notes like rosemary, lemon verbena, vetiver bring an earthiness to the heart. Rose and lavender add some floral notes to it.

In the end, the base is really enjoyable. Sandalwood gives a woody vibe to the base. Jasmine and white musk add some sweetness and amber add some depth to it. Acqua di Parma ends with earthy patchouli.

Anyway, The longevity of this fragrance is good enough. I got around 5-6hrs of longevity with moderate projection by this.

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When to wear Acqua di Parma Colonia:

The best time to wear Acqua di Parma Colonia is summer. You can also wear this in the spring.

Acqua di Parma Colonia is a daytime fragrance and really inoffensive. You can use this as your office scent as well.

Why you should buy Acqua di Parma Colonia:

  • Inoffensive and versatile.
  • Easily wearable.
  • Refreshing fragrance.
  • Compliments getter.

Acqua di Parma Colonia Leather: Fresh Leather Cologne

Top notes: Brazilian Orange, Lime.
Middle notes: Rose, Petitgrain Paraguay.
Base notes: Leather, Guaiac Wood, Cedar.

Leather in a fresh fragrance, is this acceptable? Let’s discuss.

The bottle design is classic and rich. This deep brown color bottle will give you an elegant feel.

Acqua di Parma Colonia Leather is a citrus aromatic fragrance for men. It was released in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Francois Demachy.

However, this fragrance starts with a citrus blast. The combination of orange and lime is so heavenly and fantastic.

After some time, the rose starts to project and creates a slight floral aroma. Petitgrain adds some refreshment and earthiness to the heart.

In the end, guaiac wood and cedar make a woody ambiance and leather makes the scent totally masculine and strong.

Honestly, we are not prepared for this type of transition. Colonia leather rotates like 360. This type of transition is very rare but I must say, You’ll enjoy this scent.

Anyway, The longevity of this fragrance is good enough. I got around 10hrs of longevity with strong projection by this.Also, you can check out: Amazing Bvlgari Colognes for Men

When to wear Acqua di Parma Colonia Leather:

The best time to wear Acqua di Parma Colonia leather is winter and fall.

Acqua di Parma Colonia Leather is a day-night fragrance.

Why you should buy Acqua di Parma Colonia Leather:

  • Unique and complex fragrance.
  • Good performance.
  • Compliments getter.
  • Well blended.

Acqua di Parma Essenza: Versatile Crowd Pleaser

Top notes: Neroli, Bergamot, Grapefruit.
Middle notes: Jasmine, Petitgrain, Vetiver, Mandarin Orange.
Base notes: Musk, Oakmoss, Amber, Lily of the Valley, Sage, Cloves, Patchouli.

Honestly, The bottle is confusing. The color of the bottle is black so at first, I expected some heavy juice because of the bottle design but it turned out soft and inoffensive.

In three words Acqua di Parma Essenza is clean, refreshing, and soft.

Acqua di Parma Essenza is a citrus aromatic fragrance. It was released in 2010.

Well, Acqua di parma Essenza opens with bergamot and it soon mixes with neroli and grapefruit. I must admit the opening is really refreshing and awesome.

After some time, jasmine starts to project and it mixes with orange. Vetiver adds some sweetness to it and petitgrain adds some earthiness.

In the end, Musk, oakmoss, and sage balance the sweetness, and lily add some floral touch. This fragrance ends with earthy patchouli.

Anyway, the longevity of this fragrance is good enough. I got around 4-6hrs of longevity with moderate projection.

When to wear Acqua di Parma Essenza:

The best time to wear Acqua di Parma Essenza is summer and spring.

Acqua di Parma Essenza is a daytime fragrance and really inoffensive.

Why you should buy Acqua di Parma Essenza:

  • Inoffensive and refreshing.
  • Versatile fragrance.
  • Good enough performance.
  • Easily wearable.

Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud: Unique Oud Cologne

Top notes: Bergamot, Orange.
Middle notes: Oud, Amyris, Coriander.
Base notes: Leather, Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk, Patchouli leaf.

It’s an oud fragrance but it’s not dark like typical oud fragrances.

Colonia Oud is an amber woody fragrance. It was released in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Francois Demachy.

Anyway, This fragrance starts with a citrus blast mainly the mixture of orange and bergamot.

After some time, you’ll start to get the keynote of this fragrance which is oud. Amyris balances the sweetness and coriander adds some spices to it.

In the end, leather makes the base heavy and masculine. Sandalwood and cedar give a woody vibe to the base. This fragrance ends with earthy patchouli.

The bottle color is brown and the bottle itself gives a woody vibe.

The longevity of this fragrance is really good. I got around 10hrs+ longevity with strong projection by this.

When to wear Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud:

The best time to wear Colonia Oud is winter and fall. You can also wear this in the summer and spring. This is a day-night fragrance and really inoffensive.

Why you should buy Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud:

  • Not like a typical oud fragrance.
  • Compliments getter.
  • All-year performer.
  • Good performance.

Acqua Di Parma Blu Mediterraneo-Fico Di Amalfi: Most Natural Smell

Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot, Citron and Lemon;
Middle notes are Fig Nectar, Jasmine and Pink Pepper;
Base notes are Fig Tree, Cedar and Benzoin.

Fico di Amalfi is one of the most natural smelling colognes that I have ever smelt. Nothing about it will give a synthetic feeling.

You smell it and you know that it is an expensive fragrance because of its high quality. When you dive into the sea and you feel fresh, Fico di Amalfi will provide you with the same feeling. You will be reminded of your holidays.

They have put all the best citruses that they could possibly find. And, those citruses are surrounded by juicy and sweet fig that enliven your body. The fig gives a green touch to the fragrance.

This scent has its own beautiful presence and the depth of fig perfectly fits in it. It is a light one so the longevity is moderate. It goes from 5 to 6 hours.

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WHEN TO WEAR:

It is a light and airy fragrance which you can wear on a sunny day. Wear it in summer and spring.

WHY YOU SHOULD BUY IT:

  • Fig based.
  • Refreshing fragrance.

Conclusion

Thank you for reading my article. I think you guys can understand how hard it was for me to rank Acqua di Parma’s fragrances. All of their fragrances are great. There can be some mistakes. Please let me know about them through the comment section. And please do let me know which fragrance brand I should cover next.

About The Author
Jhon has a massive collection of 450+ fragrances. He's collecting fragrances since his late 20s. Besides collecting he also has a plan for launching his very own fragrance line.

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