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Meryf299JeomiWogkig – :
نرولی و لیمو در اوج کیفیت
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Scent & Qualiy: 10/10
Longevity: 6/10
Sillage: 5/10
Creativity & Uniqueness: 9/10
Affordability: 6/10
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Overall: 7.2 +0.5= 7.7/10
Wowan – :
Yaroslav’s court by Vladimir Fedorovich Stozharov
almaznyak1979 – :
The only Villoresi cologne that is a wearable mature product. Similar to AdP but sweeter and not as long lasting.
The other 8 Villoresi products that I have samples for are unfinished projects that are heavy on Indian spices (which I do love to cook with).
sasha27 – :
Very beautiful unisex cologne! Classic cologne with a very nice spicy twist. Strong citrus and neroli blast in the opening but settles down beautifully with the lavender, sage and rosemary.
Must have for cologne lovers!
15zima. – :
Yes, this is really a well made and classic scent.
Neroly, rosemary, lavander. Very natural.
Much better in the summer time.
Longevity and sillage are very good for this kind of fragance.
If you like the line of fragrances in the way of Acqua di Parma or Acqua di Genova, this is a must try.
scent: 8/10
longevity: 8/10
sillage: 7/10
Anubis877 – :
A very fresh lemon/orange scent. Kind of reminds me of being a cross of 4711 original and D.R. Harris Arlington. Super nice cologne, love it!
Ванька =) – :
Does anyone know what the connection may be between this 1996 Acqua di Colonia and the Colonia Classica Acqua di Genova that originated back in 1853 and is still being produced today? I took at look at the ingredients in each and they’re pretty darn close:
AdC: Top notes are bergamot, amalfi lemon, petitgrain, orange, lavender and elemi; middle notes are clove, sage and neroli; base notes are rosemary and musk.
CCAdG: Top notes are bergamot, amalfi lemon, orange, rosemary, neroli and lavender; middle notes are jasmine, rose and orange blossom; base notes are patchouli, sandalwood, amber and musk.
Are these perfumeries connected in some capacity? If not, why would a fragrance be introduced in 1996 that is so similar in composition to a well-known 160 year old Italian classic that’s still in production? There ARE differences between the two, but the AdC certainly seems to be riding CCAdG’s coattails.
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zurikkkkk – :
This fragrance reminds me of Heeleys ‘Oranges and Lemons’, except this has more longevity and Acqua di Parma Colonia, except this is more sophisticated during the ‘meltdown’. Signature summer smell I feel!
sia1074 – :
I’ve been craving citruses lately, but very few citrus perfumes actually work on my skin.
Acqua di Colonia is a surprisingly easy-to-wear citrus for me. It’s tart and sparkling at the opening and herbal/aromatic all the other way. It feels refreshing and very likeable.
Really lovely. I will love adding this to my collection for next summer.
etimolog – :
Lorenzo Villoresi deftly showcases immense talent with dry herbal and spicy concoctions and traditional Italian perfumery. Acqua di colonia is one more feather in his cap and reason perfume aficionados should respect his unique ability and talent; I look forward to trying many more from his lineup. Brace yourself for a biting citrus opening with earthy bitter neroli, refreshingly acidic lemon and orange rind, dry green herbs including rosemary and the unmistakable mark of clean white musk and warm, spicy clove. I love the rustic yet charming quality of this superb eau de cologne. My only regret is not trying this much sooner. Overall, it’s in a class of its own and I can’t recommend it more highly.
Score 8.5/10
Daivin777 – :
For my initiation into the world of niche perfumery, I couldn´t have chosen a better house than that of Lorenzo Villoresi. The first Villoresi fragrance I´m going to review is “Acqua di Colonia” (AdC). In my opinion, AdC is a nearly perfect epitome of its genre. It starts off with citruses assisted by bergamot, lavender and petitgrain. In the heart, the notes of neroli marry those of clove, while the base remains herbaceous thanks to rosemary.
My guess is that it wasn´t Villoresi´s intention to create an eau de cologne that would turn the genre on its head. In spite of not being groundbreaking, AdC is masterfully executed. In fact, out of all the EdCs I´ve tried, this is undoubtedly one my favourite ones (if not THE favourite one). It´s refreshing, smooth and very easy and pleasurable to wear. The citruses and bergamot supply AdC with a zesty character and tartness, whereas the herbs ensure the scent becomes neither too harsh nor too fleeting.
This is a superb eau de cologne.
stasik2411 – :
AdC is a very nice citrus accord. I smell the citrus (bergamot and lemon) in the opening note that also includes lavender. The lemon is the more dominant note here, and it is a very refreshing fragrance.
These top notes merge into the spices of the middle notes – clove, neroli and sage. I can tell the middle notes are herbs, but I am not too familiar with the notes to pick them out of the lineup on my own.
I find the base notes to show up at times and not show up at times. On more exposed skin, the base notes tend to be nonexistent, but from time to time I could get a hint of the white musk.
I am not sure who sells AdC in the US anymore. I had to get a sample from Italy from the Villoresi store, but I know that I will eventually buy a whole bottle soon. It’s a great fragrance for warmer weather.
slave1988 – :
The opening citrus accord is stunning and lush which leads to the lavender and rosemary notes. After a while a beautiful clove blooms from the composition and it gets slightly sweeter and powdery. With the basenotes you get a lovely white musk with hints of the glory of the citrus and clove.
This is like a glorious fanfare or song and dance act though short is executed to perfection. I am really impressed with the quality of the ingredients and how lush they feel upon your skin.
This lasts for a long time and in the latter stages you get a warmer muskier scent, a little flowery even. But you always get that shimmer of that beautiful citrus that opened up the show.
Perfect for the Spring and Summer time. Absolutely love it!
darkuser1968 – :
I just (this spring) started trying citrus aromatics, so i’m not quite sure yet how to interpret them.
Herbs in place of florals is new to me, and on my skin type these tend to ‘sit’, like a plane that can’t take off.
The strongest note i get is citrus wiht a hint of lavendar. Since i just got back from a lavendar festival i know i love this note, but in a sachet, not on my skin. This is a little too heavy for me.
I’m also not used to a ‘weak’ base; i.e, one missing patchouli, sandalwood, amber, etc. Soley musk and herbs tneds to wear light on me.
The jury is still out on aromatics; I’m not taking to them the way i did chypres, so this may not be my genre. But overall this is a scent i am glad to have tried, it is not off putting and the notes are well blended. For it’s genre I suspect this is up there in quality, so I recommend to those who are interested.
makflay2012 – :
Lorenzo Villoresi pays homage to Eau de Cologne, a fragrance that changed perfume history, by offering his own all-natural rendition of this classic genre made famous and christened by Johann Maria Farina of Cologne in Germany.
It is the best of its kind out there and thus by no means redundant, if you enjoy this type of light hesperidic scent. The néroli in here is wonderful and Villoresi adds his signature resinous aspect in the form of elemi, which also seems to enhance longevity. As one may expect of the creator of Spezie and Uomo, Villoresi’s Acqua di Colonia is strongly herbal as well, with noticeable rosemary and clove notes and a musky base which must consist of ambrette seeds. It is sufficiently different from, say Acqua di Parma Colonia with its citrus-floral character, or Guerlain’s sharply hesperidic Impériale to justify owning them all. Highly recommended and by no means discontinued, as is sometimes purported. It is featured on the Villoresi website and available at perfumeries in Europe, though perhaps not in other markets.