# Colonia Oud

**Brand:** Acqua di Parma · **Perfumer:** François Demachy · **Year:** 2012
**Rating:** 3.5 / 5 (2 ratings) · **Popularity:** #40

## Notes
**Top:** Bergamote, Orange
**Heart:** Bois d'Agar \(Oud\), Amyris, Coriandre
**Base:** Bois de cèdre, Cuir, Musk, Patchouli, Bois de santal

## About Acqua di Parma
Acqua di Parma incarne l'élégance et la sophistication italiennes et propose des parfums luxueux élaborés à partir des ingrédients les plus raffinés. Fondée en 1916, la marque allie tradition et modernité, créant des parfums intemporels qui capturent l'essence du style de vie et du raffinement italiens.

## Top reviews
- ★4/5 — Spring, Fall — "Colonia Oud epitomises the combination of classic Italian perfumery with clean, contemporary western oud. It opens with a juicy burst of bergamot and orange, alongside a refreshingly spicy pairing of amyris and coriander. This is soon followed by a clean-cut, modern, synthetic oud which is smoothed round the edges, and mellowed to match the continental style of Acqua di Parma. Combine this with a…"
- ★3/5 — Fall, Winter — Casual, Special — "Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud feels easy and confident, like it’s doing its own thing without trying too hard.



The opening is pure Acqua di Parma: bright, clean citrus, slightly soapy, very fresh. Then the oud comes in slowly, smooth and classy, never loud or heavy. It’s not that dark, smoky oud. It’s soft, polished, and super wearable.



What I really like is how relaxed it feels. Fresh enough f…"

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