Acqua di Colonia vs Shalimar Eau de Parfum

The community views Acqua di Colonia Nostalgia as a compelling and unique masculine fragrance with an interesting sharp leather profile, though it's polarizing due to its harsh character and unconventional scent description. Its discontinuation is widely lamented, with fans praising its distinctiveness while acknowledging it won't appeal to mainstream tastes.

Shalimar is celebrated by the r/fragrance community as a landmark fragrance that deserves recognition despite its age, praised for its sensual character and impressive performance. The community appreciates it as a historic female-marketed perfume that breaks the mold of contemporary fragrances, with strong longevity and a beautiful evolution throughout wear.