The smell in short
It smells mostly amber and musky. Petitgrain and sea notes at the top, sea notes in the middle and amber and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Colonia Ambra 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
Acqua Di Parma Colonia Ambra EDC in detail
Colonia Ambra EDC comes from Acqua Di Parma. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Its style
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by musky and marine. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and musky smells and notes like sea notes and amber. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
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Colonia Ambra: day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Once Perfume Explosea is a lighter match.
Will people notice Colonia Ambra?
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts about as long as Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience and Once Perfume Explosea. Base notes like amber and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
Perfumes that smell like Colonia Ambra
These perfumes have a close smell: Initio Parfums Prives Mystic Experience (5 shared notes), Once Perfume Explosea (4 shared notes), Montale Paris Aoud Forest (4 shared notes) and Jean Paul Gaultier 2 unisex (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Montale Paris Aoud Forest starts from €97.
Questions people ask
How much does Colonia Ambra cost?
About €221 in Europe.
Can women wear Colonia Ambra?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2015.