Colonia by Acqua di Parma is an eau de cologne that opens on calabrian bergamot, sicilian lemon and sweet orange and settles into vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli. It reads mostly fresh, green and woody on our scent profile, at a moderate strength. Its least common notes on our list are rosemary and verbena, in the citrus family. Below are the closest on our list. Similar isn't identical, so try a sample before a full bottle if you can.
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The 10 closest in the collection
Closest first. The percent is how alike two fragrances are on our scent profile (their notes and their mix of fresh, floral, sweet, woody and warm), not a rating.
- 68%
1.Guy Laroche
Drakkar NoirSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1982
Both have vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli.
Price at retailer
- 63%
2.Chanel
Égoïste PlatinumSimilar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1993
Both have vetiver, sandalwood and lavender.
Price at retailer
- 60%
3.Lacoste
EssentialSomewhat similar · Eau de toilette · For men · 2005
Both have sandalwood, patchouli and rose.
Price at retailer
- 59%
4.Hugo Boss
HugoSomewhat similar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1995
Both have patchouli and lavender.
From $81 for 75 ml (2.5 oz)
- 59%
5.Prada
Luna Rossa CarbonSomewhat similar · Eau de toilette · For men
Both have patchouli, lavender and bergamot.
From $108 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 58%
6.Curve
for MenSomewhat similar · Cologne · For men
Both have vetiver, sandalwood and lavender.
Price at retailer
- 58%
7.Rabanne
PhantomSomewhat similar · Eau de toilette · For men
Both have patchouli, lavender and lemon.
From $132 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 57%
8.Versace
ErosSomewhat similar · Eau de toilette · For men
Both have vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli.
From $105 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 57%
9.Fabergé
BrutSomewhat similar · Eau de toilette · For men · 1964
Both have vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli.
Price at retailer
- 57%
10.Yves Saint Laurent
La Nuit de L'HommeSomewhat similar · Eau de toilette · For men · 2009
Both have vetiver, lavender and bergamot.
From $105 for 60 ml (2 oz)
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