How it smells
Main smell: citrus and fresh spicy. It opens with bergamot and citron, moves to basil and geranium and dries down to amber and cedar.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at 4711 Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil EDC
Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil EDC comes from 4711. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
4711 perfumes worth knowing
This house has 23 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Acqua Colonia Intense Wakening Woods Of Scandinavia, Acqua Colonia Variety and Acqua Colonia Myrrh & Kumquat.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €37, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Lacoste and Parfums De Marly Sedley.
Its style
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fresh spicy and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fresh spicy smells and notes like basil and amber. Less obvious notes include grapefruit, lavender and neroli. Perfume fans rate it 4.02 out of 5.
When in the day to wear Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil longevity
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Lacoste and Parfums De Marly Sedley last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Lacoste (7 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Sedley (8 shared notes), Jaguar (9 shared notes) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jaguar starts from €21.
Questions people ask
Is Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.