Acqua Di Parma
Colonia
Colonia is the eau de Cologne that founded Acqua di Parma in 1916 and remains the house's emblematic fragrance. This citrus classic opens on lemon, sweet orange and Calabrian bergamot, moves through an aromatic heart of lavender, Bulgarian rose, verbena and rosemary, and settles on vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli.
- Brand
- Acqua Di Parma
- Launch year
- 1916
- Gender
- Unisex
- Olfactory family
- Citrus
- Secondary family
- Aromatic
- Concentration
- Eau de Cologne
Where to buy
Colonia is Acqua di Parma's first fragrance, created in Parma in 1916 at the initiative of Baron Carlo Magnani. Its freshness contrasted with the rich, sweet fragrances of the time; its success gave rise to the house, which made it its emblem.
It first spread through tailors, who used it to scent bespoke suits. In the 1950s, Hollywood actors such as Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn adopted it and made it a symbol of Italian elegance.
Acqua di Parma today presents Colonia as the expression of a refined Italian character and a modern, urban art of living.
The Art Deco bottle
Colonia is sold in the Art Deco-inspired bottle characteristic of Acqua di Parma, in clear glass, with a black cap and white labels. Its cylindrical box carries the bright yellow that serves as Acqua di Parma's signature.
Olfactory pyramid
- Top notesThe first minutes
- Heart notesThe heart of the perfume
- Base notesWhat lingers
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