Acqua di Parma

Colonia

Fragrance is long lasting and masculine. Has a very citrus vibe to it but is strong and manly.

Really nice scent. Refined, elegant, but still a little spicy in the opening. Many reviews said it was too feminine for them, but I don’t feel that way at all. Maybe it isn’t strictly speaking MASCULINE, but definitely unisex leaning masculine. It’s definitely a bit old-school but more in a timeless way than an outdated way. Really sophisticated stuff. Only downside is performance is terrible. I get 30 minutes of moderate projection (maybe a bit more if I’m indoors 100% of the time since first spray and I sprayed a lot) and then it’s a skin scent for another hour or so and then gone. My opinion is it’s only worth getting if you want to spray something else on later or you only want to wear a cologne for a little while (or if you don’t mind reapplying every few hours). I wouldn’t get this as a first or second scent or even third scent but if you’ve built up a little bit of a collection then I think this would be a good add.

I got this because i was looking for something that smelled like 4911 but lasted longer- i can see why it’s reminiscent but it didn’t hit the mark, it has a clean soapy dry down. Its noce but i think i’m allergic to the lavender notes

The opening is a splash of citrus and freshnes. The dry down becomes powdery and mature. It reminded how a grown man smelled in my childhood. I'm a grown man now so it's ok with me.

Not quite the smell I’m looking for. May be a fit for someone else, just not for me.