Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Jean Patou Colony (2015): The Dua Brand The Colony - Acqua Di Parma Colonia. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Le Parfum de Thérèse (83% note/accord overlap), Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Rose Etoile de Hollande (82%), Azzaro Acteur (Eau de Toilette) (80%).
Finished perfume · Eau de Parfum
The brand says this is inspired by Jean Patou Colony (2015).
“The Colony - Acqua Di Parma Colonia”
Source: theduabrand.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
83% similarEditions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000
83% overlap
Shared notes: Jasmine, Rose, Patchouli, Vetiver
82% similarMaison Mona di Orio · 2012
82% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Clove, Rose, Amber, Patchouli
80% similarAzzaro · 1989
80% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose, Amber
79% similarFranck Muller · 2017
79% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Clove, Jasmine, Rose, Amber, Patchouli
79% similarHarry Lehmann
79% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Clove, Jasmine, Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver
79% similarGucci · 1991
79% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose, Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver
78% similarPanouge · 2021
78% overlap
Shared notes: Nutmeg, Rose, Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver
78% similarLes Parfums de Rosine · 2005
78% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose, Patchouli, Vetiver
78% similarFriedemodin · 2013
78% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Nutmeg, Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver
78% similarKinetic Perfumes · 2022
78% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Orange, Nutmeg, Rose, Amber, Vetiver
78% similarMoresque · 2023
78% overlap
Shared notes: Orange, Jasmine, Nutmeg, Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver
78% similarBrooklyn Soap Company · 2021
78% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Patchouli
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Patou Colony (2015) | Original | No data | No data | 7.5/10 (50+ votes) | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Le Parfum de Thérèse | Similar original | 83% | Jasmine, Rose, Patchouli, Vetiver | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Rose Etoile de Hollande | Similar original | 82% | Bergamot, Clove, Rose, Amber, Patchouli | 7.5/10 (50+ votes) | 6.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| Azzaro Acteur (Eau de Toilette) | Similar original | 80% | Bergamot, Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose, Amber | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) |
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Jean Patou Colony (2015): The Dua Brand The Colony - Acqua Di Parma Colonia: several independent sources.
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Le Parfum de Thérèse (83%). Shared notes: Jasmine, Rose, Patchouli, Vetiver. Other close alternatives: Maison Mona di Orio Les Nombres d'Or - Rose Etoile de Hollande (82%), Azzaro Acteur (Eau de Toilette) (80%).
Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.
The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).
Dupe matches were last checked on November 3, 2026.
