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What it is: A refined and elegant eau de cologne handcrafted in the same tradition as the original and iconic Colonia.
Fragrance story: Colonia Essenza is a citrus-woodsy fragrance which uses only the finest and purest essences for the formula.
Notes: Citrus zests, rosemary, jasmine, lily of the valley, rose, clove, patchouli, woody notes, moss, amber.
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Acqua di Parma
Synonymous with Italian elegance and dedication to craftsmanship, Acqua di Parma perfumes, colognes and home fragrances have been exclusively handcrafted in Italy with the highest-quality ingredients since 1916. International success came in the 1930s, when Hollywood legends discovered the fragrance during their travels to Italy and helped establish Acqua di Parma as a symbol of Italian chic.
Most helpful positive review
July 18, 2016
Don't believe the "fake stuff" comment
The comment shown below is repeatedly posted by one person. Don't believe the negative hype. This person bases everything on his "nose" and has no evidence to back up his claim. I own Colonia Essenza and think it smells fantastic. Very much worth the purchase.
"many fragrances are reformulating to heed the decision by the IFRA (international fragrance association) which is banning or setting lower limits on a whole host of ingredients central to many popular fragrances. i just purchased....and promptly returned a bottle of AdP Essenza to nordstroms after smelling it. a full third of the top notes that were authentic citrus (now banned) and have been replaced with synthetics. the middle rose note has been depleted and the jasmine, in my opinion what holds the fragrance together is now the fake stuff. the base notes of white musk, amber and patchouli after the dry down are the same as before and the longevity of the amazing base note trio is still deliciously lasting hours and hours and hours after the fade. sadly the intoxication of the scent of jasmine which spent 4 hours leading into the amber is gone. this cologne is now tragic for three hours then again becomes the beautiful bones of the once great thing it descended from. if you get a bottle with the numbers 2013 (the year) in the batch lot label, send it back. "
TFlorida1
22found this helpful
Most helpful critical review
Feb 16, 2014
new 2013 reformulation falls short
many fragrances are reformulating to heed the decision by the IFRA (international fragrance association) which is banning or setting lower limits on a whole host of ingredients central to many popular fragrances. i just purchased....and promptly returned a bottle of AdP Essenza to nordstroms after smelling it. a full third of the top notes that were authentic citrus (now banned) and have been replaced with synthetics. the middle rose note has been depleted and the jasmine, in my opinion what holds the fragrance together is now the fake stuff. the base notes of white musk, amber and patchouli after the dry down are the same as before and the longevity of the amazing base note trio is still deliciously lasting hours and hours and hours after the fade. sadly the intoxication of the scent of jasmine which spent 4 hours leading into the amber is gone. this cologne is now tragic for three hours then again becomes the beautiful bones of the once great thing it descended from. if you get a bottle with the numbers 2013 (the year) in the batch lot label, send it back.
taoish
12found this helpful
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TFlorida1
July 18, 2016
Don't believe the "fake stuff" comment
The comment shown below is repeatedly posted by one person. Don't believe the negative hype. This person bases everything on his "nose" and has no evidence to back up his claim. I own Colonia Essenza and think it smells fantastic. Very much worth the purchase.
"many fragrances are reformulating to heed the decision by the IFRA (international fragrance association) which is banning or setting lower limits on a whole host of ingredients central to many popular fragrances. i just purchased....and promptly returned a bottle of AdP Essenza to nordstroms after smelling it. a full third of the top notes that were authentic citrus (now banned) and have been replaced with synthetics. the middle rose note has been depleted and the jasmine, in my opinion what holds the fragrance together is now the fake stuff. the base notes of white musk, amber and patchouli after the dry down are the same as before and the longevity of the amazing base note trio is still deliciously lasting hours and hours and hours after the fade. sadly the intoxication of the scent of jasmine which spent 4 hours leading into the amber is gone. this cologne is now tragic for three hours then again becomes the beautiful bones of the once great thing it descended from. if you get a bottle with the numbers 2013 (the year) in the batch lot label, send it back. "
22found this helpful
taoish
Feb 16, 2014
new 2013 reformulation falls short
many fragrances are reformulating to heed the decision by the IFRA (international fragrance association) which is banning or setting lower limits on a whole host of ingredients central to many popular fragrances. i just purchased....and promptly returned a bottle of AdP Essenza to nordstroms after smelling it. a full third of the top notes that were authentic citrus (now banned) and have been replaced with synthetics. the middle rose note has been depleted and the jasmine, in my opinion what holds the fragrance together is now the fake stuff. the base notes of white musk, amber and patchouli after the dry down are the same as before and the longevity of the amazing base note trio is still deliciously lasting hours and hours and hours after the fade. sadly the intoxication of the scent of jasmine which spent 4 hours leading into the amber is gone. this cologne is now tragic for three hours then again becomes the beautiful bones of the once great thing it descended from. if you get a bottle with the numbers 2013 (the year) in the batch lot label, send it back.
12found this helpful
qualitycounts
Aug 4, 2012
Lovely
Colonia Essenza takes me back to my last trip in France. I always wonder how such a busy city smells so incredible. This is a great summer fragrance with enough citrus to make if fresh and enough complexity to make it sophisticated.
3found this helpful
cologneluvr
Nov 26, 2010
Acqua di Parma 'Colonia Essenza' Eau de Cologne
This is a classy, clean, soapy, elegant, and urbane scent. You can wear this from a dinner date to a black tie affair or into the office to a board meeting. A very nice, very refine cologne. It has an air of casual elegance. I highly recommend this cologne...a must buy!
3found this helpful
chaty
Dec 19, 2013
loved
htis cologne smell so good is unique fragance I used for long time very cool the purchase
1found this helpful
renaldo
Dec 8, 2012
exciting surprise
while shopping for my regular scent this scent was recommended by an associate - after sampling it i had to get it and have enjoyed it since !!
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