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Perfumers
Colonia Intensa
masculine
Created by Alberto Morillas, François Demachy
Colonia Intensa by Acqua di Parma is a Woody fragrance for men. Colonia Intensa was launched in 2007. Colonia Intensa was created by Alberto Morillas and François Demachy. Top notes are Calabrian bergamot, Ginger, Cardamom and Sicilian Lemon; middle notes are Neroli, Artemisia and Myrtle; base notes are Leather, Cedar, Benzoin, Musk and Patchouli. This Acqua di Parma creation was presented in 2007 as woody-leathery fragrance for men. It was created by two renowned noses, Alberto Morillas and Francois Demanchy. Colonia Intensa is masculine, intensive, noble and classical. It brings the sweet freshness of bergamot, citrus, cardamom and ginger in the top notes. The heart follows the aromatic line and is composed of myrtle, artemisia, neroli, cedar and Guaiac wood. The base unites leather, patchouli, benzoin and musk. This fragrance is available as 50ml and 100ml Eau de Cologne.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
20%
Win
96%
Spr
98%
Sum
56%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
38%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
2,248 votes
4.26
Love it
1.1k49%
Like it
82437%
OK
1537%
Dislike
1587%
Hate it
131%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 19 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Colonia Intensa receives mixed feedback centered on generational perception. While the opening is universally praised for its quality and the fragrance's classic status is respected, younger users find the drydown overly traditional and dated. The community acknowledges it's an excellently crafted niche fragrance, but notes it appeals more to mature sensibilities than contemporary younger consumers.
Strengths
- Beautiful, realistic ginger opening
- Classic timeless scent with 100+ year heritage
- Well-crafted niche fragrance quality
- Versatile for traditional occasions
Weaknesses
- Dry down reads as dated or old-mannish to some
- Not ideal for younger wearers seeking modern aesthetics
- Classic/traditional profile may feel stuffy to contemporary tastes
Best for
Older demographics or mature wearersClassic/formal occasionsThose seeking traditional Italian fragrance heritageOffice and professional settings
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
