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Acqua di Parma

Colonia Ambra (Eau de Cologne Concentrée)

Perfumer: François Demachy

2015MenClassic
6.8/ 10
Community score
182 ratings
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Acqua di Parma Colonia Ambra (Eau de Cologne Concentrée) is a fresh citrus scent warmed by amber, vanilla and sandalwood, classed as a men's perfume; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 153 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

62% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Sweet
  5. Synthetic
  6. Spicy
  7. Woody
  8. Oriental

What does Colonia Ambra (Eau de Cologne Concentrée) smell like?

Orange, petitgrain and bergamot give a bright citrus opening. In the heart, Virginia cedar, patchouli, nagarmotha and rose bring a woody, earthy, lightly floral depth. The base of musk, vanilla, ambergris, sandalwood and cistus turns it sweeter and settles into a resinous warmth.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and evening wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Acqua di Parma Ambra (Eau de Parfum) and Memoize Avaritia.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Orange
    • Petitgrain
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Virginia cedar
    • Patchouli
    • Nagarmotha
  3. Towards evening

    • Musk
    • Vanilla
    • Ambergris

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 34%
    Autumn
  • 29%
    Spring
  • 23%
    Winter
  • 14%
    Summer
  • Casual
    24%
  • Evening
    20%
  • Nighttime
    19%
  • Daytime
    18%
  • Office
    16%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026