Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura

This stuff is divine. For what this fragrance does and how it makes you feel in a tropical climate you really cannot go wrong. I first smelled this at Epcot of all places in the Italy pavilion. If you are familiar with the park, then you would know that several of the countries feature fragrance brands from their respective countries of origin. At first sniff I was in love with this juice. It is not crazy complex but very sexy, alluring, and masculine although generally a unisex smell if that makes sense. The retail price is not terribly out of touch, but the price you can get this at on grey market retailers is insane! I got my 100ML for around $62 and I can't see how that could've been a better deal. This fragrance is very adult though in my opinion. I can't see a teen pulling this off. Im in my early 20s and I still feel a little out of place when I wear this sometimes. It's just so sophisticated and grown rich man smelling. This is like all of the best aspects of sunscreen fresh type fragrances but made a little more well rounded with different accords. As far as when to wear this, I would say anytime spring or summer. There's not really a casual vs. formal scent to this. More of a who are you as the person wearing this type of vibe. This is white linen, suede summer walks, and cream colored pants type of vibes to me. Longevity is great but projection is not. People will need to be close to smell this on you, but they will be able to smell you at least 6 hours after application. Fantastic performance for an Eau De Cologne concentration to me. If you can get this for sub $80 and are into what I described above I would say just grab it. You really can't go wrong with this juice. It might even get you a new love interest if that's what you're looking for ;).

The original Colonia from 1916 is the classic white linen dress, the Colonia Pura (2017) is its "high-tech" and contemporary version. It is a fragrance that plays everything on transparency and brightness. Colonia Pura breaks with the past by replacing the lavender and rosemary typical of the line with a decidedly more airy and modern opening. The debut is a burst of energy. François Demachy's masterful touch lies in combining bergamot and orange with ozonic notes. The result is not the usual "kitchen" citrus, but the smell of crisp seaside air or a citrus garden right after a storm. The petitgrain adds that green and slightly bitter touch that keeps everything very elegant. The heart is where the fragrance stands out. The narcissus and sambac jasmine don't make the scent "feminine", but they give it a clean, almost soapy luxurious texture. Coriander steps in to give a cold spiciness that keeps the flowers from becoming too sweet. The dry-down is dominated by white musk. It is a persistent but discreet base, which smells like clean skin. Cedarwood and patchouli are whispered: they serve to give longevity to the fragrance without weighing it down with dark woody notes. It is the ideal perfume for those looking for Italian elegance without the "retro" effect. It is minimalist, fresh and crystal clear. If you love perfumes that convey a sense of order, cleanliness and urban modernity, this is one of the best interpretations of the "Cologne" concept of the twenty-first century. Being a very bright fragrance, also spray it on fabrics (like the collar of your shirt) to make that fantastic citrus and musk note last longer.

I have been debating purchasing a decant of this for a long time. Acqua di Parma is my favorite house, but the reviews below made me hesitant. When I finally pulled the trigger and smelled it for the first time, I was surprised. This is unlike any other Colonia flanker. First, this feels like the first Colonia targeting a younger crowd. I can see anyone between 18 and 30 pulling this off really well. Of course, anyone older than that can also wear it. Secondly, this is their most mainstream, "designer-like" Colonia to date. Thirdly, this somehow retains the Colonia DNA. I can smell the trademark AdP citruses in this that connect it to Essenza and the OG. It is very pleasant to wear and I think I would love wearing this in the summer heat. It's simple and elegant. Unfortunately, I already have a fragrance, Dior Homme Cologne, in this exact category of fragrances and which accomplishes the same thing. Imo, owning both would be entirely redundant, even though they don't smell the same. If you are looking for a signature scent for the hot summer months, I highly recommend considering a citrus/musk combination. Compare AdP Colonia Pura and Dior Homme Cologne and see what you think. They're both fantastic. EDIT: just realized that Francois Demachy is the nose of both AdP Pura and DH Cologne. Go figure.

For hot, sunny goes at adult life, Colonia Pura is tough to beat. It doesn't smell juicy or even squishy at all to me, it smells dry and firm, unripened, but so beautiful that Colonia Pura would be worthy of buying a nice even number like 4 and leaving them on the sunny part of the counter for a few days to get into later even though they still don't seem ripe, but this Airbnb is only here a few more days and you wouldn't want to get the car all sticky in case the Colonia Puras surprised you with ripeness the second you remove them from the air conditioned accomodation. Whatever, just bite one. It's not ripe enough. Whatever, just get in there and eat it. Then you eat all 4, you remember what that much citric acid does to your esophageal tract but don't feel guilt because you're radiating citrus, granting those nearby +2 antioxidation. Colonia Pura smells like that, mixed with an authoritativeness one might not be able to back up. On me, it smells like I'm the disappointment. I smell like I should be much better-looking and evenly-complected with shorter, tighter sleeves.

The first time I smelled Colonia Pura I didnt like it much and, probably because I focused on its metallic dimension, I found it quite artificial. However I decided to finish my decant wearing it throughout this past week and I have to say that I have change my mind completely. Obviously the 'metal' feeling was still there but I ended founding it quite comfortable and appealing. The smell is dominated by aldehydes and floral notes which makes it quite unisex, the citrus notes are nothing like obvious and coriander and patchouli are definitely there though measured out perfectly. The whole is bright and transparent, appropriately named Colonia Pura, and has a surprising tenacity, staying almost the whole day with you. Disclaimer: personally I dont like colognes with so much longevity, 5-6 hours is enough for me, if I am comfortable with the scent I prefer re-aply it, too much longevity may be sometimes a bit tiresome and this is happening to me with Colonia Pura. Still, BRAVO Acqua di Parma for offering timeless classics with interesting modern approaches.