Acqua di Parma has vibes of a classic Mediterranean-style after shave. I picture this as the sort of scent a barber will splash onto your neck after a shave in Italy, Spain or Greece. Of course they wouldn't actually use ADP Colonia because it is way too expensive for that, but it is the same kind of scent. The scent is clean and fresh, an invigorating blast of Italian lemons and bergamot backed by a clean soapy lavender, a touch of rosemary and floral musks.
Although Acqua di Parma is likely more worn by men these days rather than women, it is a wholly unisex scent and can be worn easily by any person of any gender. As for age, it smells it a little bit old school. ADP Colonia was apparently a favourite of Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn and it feels like the kind of scent that someone from their era would wear. It reminds me of Eau Sauvage in the way it feels, old school and classic, but also timeless. The floral elements make it feel like a scent from yesteryear, but it is elegant and fresh enough that it can be worn by anyone past their teen years who has a penchant for vintage things.
Price is one of the bigger issues I have with this scent. The scent is very nice, but not all that complex and is rather expensive for an eau de cologne concentration. The price wouldn't be so bad if it had fantastic performance, but ADP has below average performance even for a citrus freshie. Normally I don't give a shit about performance, but I also don't usually pay $100+ for fragrance. Depending on the day I get anywhere from 3-5 hours before it's completely gone from my skin and for the entire wearing it's very faint and light. If you want to have any sort of projection at all you'll need 6+ sprays and given it's price point that will make each wearing rather pricey.
Acqua di Parma Colonia is a fantastic scent that will have you smelling classy, sophisticated and mature. Wear it with pride in the summer months and you'll feel like a wealthy, suave Italian gentleman.
8/10
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