The Colony vs Colonia

The Dua Brand presents The Colony as inspired by Acqua di Parma Colonia. Scent similarity has not been independently verified.

How they compare

The Colony could suit you if you’d like more woods and less citrus than Colonia.

Scent accords and expected performance: The Colony compared with Colonia
AlternativeThe ColonyAccord or measureOriginalColonia
Scent profile
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh
Woody
Floral
Performance
Not yet assessedProjectionSoft
Long-lasting6–9 hrsLongevityModerate4–6 hrs
Key differences
  • Less citrus-ledEstimated 4 out of 5 for The Colony, 5 for Colonia.
  • Longer longevityEstimated long-lasting for The Colony, moderate for Colonia.
Reading this chart

Estimated prominence, from 1 (a background trace) to 5 (defining). Hour ranges vary by wearer. About these scores

Performance notes

Based on community wear reports. Results vary by skin, application and batch.

Colonia

Reviewed

Wearer ratings suggest a restrained trail and moderate wear.

The Colony

Reviewed

The maker describes 6–8 hours for this interpretation.

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