How it smells
It smells mostly citrus and aromatic. Calabrian bergamot and orange at the top, lavender and cardamom in the middle and sandalwood and tonka bean at the base.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Colonia Sandalo 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 Acqua Di Parma Colonia Sandalo EDC
Colonia Sandalo EDC comes from Acqua Di Parma. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like lavender and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include lemon and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.92 out of 5.
Colonia Sandalo: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
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Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 and Azzaro last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Acqua di Parma Colonia Sandalo Concentree lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like sandalwood and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Colonia Sandalo through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €259. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2016.
Colonia Sandalo dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (8 shared notes), Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 (5 shared notes), Azzaro (6 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (6 shared notes).
More questions
Is Colonia Sandalo unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does Colonia Sandalo project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2019.