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Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud

Acqua di Parma

Colonia Oud

Last updated October 16, 2026

2012MenLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Strong$322 retail★ 4.2 community rating
Buy on FragranceShop $122 →

A luminous citrus opens onto smoky, resinous oud anchored by creamy sandalwood and supple leather for timeless elegance

Top Notes

Calabrian BergamotItalian Orange

Heart Notes

Agarwood (oud)AmyrisCoriander

Base Notes

LeatherAtlas CedarSandalwoodMuskIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Accords

woody· Dominantcitrus· Dominantoud· Dominantleather· Prominentaromatic· Prominentfresh spicy· Moderateanimalic· Moderatepowdery· Moderatebalsamic· Moderatemusky· Moderate

Best Clone

The best clone of Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud is The Colony by Dua, with a 82% accuracy score. Available from Dua for $33, about 90% cheaper than the $322 original.

Best Seasons

Spring68%
Summer34%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter93%

Best Occasions

Professional100%
Night Out35%
Casual33%

Community Insights

★ 4.2 from 1.1K ratings

What people who wear Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by François Demachy.

Main accords

woody
citrus
oud
leather
aromatic
fresh spicy
animalic
powdery

Longevity

Very weak4%
Weak5%
Moderate23%
Long lasting51%
Eternal18%

Sillage

Intimate8%
Moderate36%
Strong39%
Enormous17%

Who wears it

Female2%
More female0%
Unisex17%
More male32%
Male49%

Listed as Men

Day or night

Day
Night

Value for money

Way overpriced9%
Overpriced30%
Ok45%
Good value12%
Great value3%

People say it reminds them of

Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa Oud Eau de Cologne Concentree 84Acqua di Parma Oud Eau de Parfum 77Natura Essencial Oud Pimenta 25

What people like

  • One of the best oud-leather combinations on the planet
  • Great depth with signature Acqua di Parma freshness
  • Elegant citrusy oud with dominant bergamot
  • Versatile office-friendly and wearable year-round

What people dislike

  • Not recommended for blind buying
  • Leans heavily masculine despite being marketed unisex
  • High retail price makes it a significant investment
  • Sharp medicinal opening can be initially polarizing

What wearers say

“Enjoyable enough for a full size bottle (180ml). Noticeably similar to the Sandalo but not my favourite in the dark bottle series, that accolade goes to the Leather. I am also a fan of the Ebano version but this Oud is very wearable and garners plenty of compliments, more so than the rest of the line. Good performance, very classy, high quality ingredients but unfortunately it all comes at a price, a high price.”
A member of a leading fragrance community
“What an absolute beast on longevity is this one. Of course it depends what’s the fabric you’re using but it will last hours and hours no matter which one you’re wearing. The odor it’s elegant, it immediately hits you at the opening, in a good way I mean it, and it keeps stronger on middle notes, be careful with not over spray it. For sure I would not use it daily, keep it for nice events you have at night time, in winter and autumn.”
A member of a leading fragrance community
“WOW! Well crafted and extremely balanced from start to finish. Great longevity and sillage. The most unique Oud fragrance I own or have tried. It has the AdP dna for sure but the juice is so much more than the usual. Nice citrus with spice with a soapy type oud and musk combination with hints of leather. Exceptional IMO. A must have. Full bottle worthy. If you find this juice in your price range grab it up. Enjoy!”
A member of a leading fragrance community

5 Clones Found

Best Match
Fragrance World Enigma Trois

Fragrance World

Enigma Trois

78%accuracy

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Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone's citrus opening feels less vibrant and sophisticated compared to the original's use of premium Italian bergamot. Longevity and projection are typically more modest in Enigma Trois, and the base notes lack the subtle leather and musk elegance that rounds out Colonia Oud's finish.

Amazon
Paris Corner Emir Celestial Resurrection

Paris Corner Emir

Celestial Resurrection

78%accuracy

-

Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone delivers a more straightforward, linear woody-leather progression without the sophisticated citrus opening and nuanced spice accords of the original. Paris Corner's version tends toward a heavier, more synthetic oud character with slightly shorter longevity than Acqua di Parma's refined composition.

Amazon
French Avenue Enigma Trois

French Avenue

Enigma Trois

78%accuracy

-

Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone tends to be slightly more linear and less refined in the transitions between sections, with a more pronounced patchouli projection that can overpower the subtler leather and musk balance. Longevity and sillage are comparable, but the original's creamy warmth is noticeably reduced in favor of a drier, more straightforward woody profile.

Amazon
Paris Corner Emir Resurrection

Paris Corner

Emir Resurrection

78%accuracy

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Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The original features more prominent calabrian bergamot and a cleaner aromatic freshness, while the clone presents a slightly heavier, more synthetic oud character. Longevity and sillage tend to favor the original, with Emir Resurrection offering moderate performance in comparison.

Amazon
Dua The Colony

Dua

The Colony

82%accuracy

$33

Dua

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The Colony performs similarly in longevity but may have slightly softer oud projection and a more refined (less raw) leather character compared to the original's more assertive woody-leather profile. The base appears nearly identical in composition with comparable drydown characteristics.

Dua $33

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