Colonia Oud

12 reseñas

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• MarcusRS

  December 6, 2016

  

  Oud and ambergris are complex and trendy notes. Here, Acqua di Parma stays away from the typical medicinal or fetid smells. The explosive opening demonstrates the quality of the ingredients; you have to wait an hour to discover its true spirit. As it settles, it reminds you of the brand’s Ambra, with that balanced oud in the base. It’s semi-linear: it starts intense and ends in a bright, modern aura, with floral leather and citrus that highlight its refinement. It seems timeless, works everywhere, and is unique. Imagine an elegant dinner driving a grey titanium Aston Martin… it’s an olfactory work of art. Round, well-constructed, and a must for oud lovers. 10/10.

• juancar677

  December 15, 2016

  

  I haven’t tried this Oud Acqua di Parma, but I have the Intensa from 2013. The box is lined with cream silk and is very elegant. Although it starts citrusy, it’s dense, very woody, and animalic, super sensual. For me, the house’s oud sounds natural; I don’t understand why it’s criticized so much. The only downside is that it’s very dense and not versatile, ideal for night; two sprays are enough for it to shine.

• MarcusRS

  December 24, 2016

  

  @juancar677 From your description, it’s clear the version is more serious and dense. In Colonia Oud, the balance point between ingredients and blend is very accurate. Although the opening is intense, the balance from the dry-down and overall behavior make it highly recommended. Longevity and performance are exceptional. Greetings.

• Espartaco

  February 16, 2020

  

  Oud is about to saturate the market, so let’s take advantage of the few compositions left. Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud is interesting because it doesn’t fall into clichés: no ammonia-like rose, no burnt plastic, or that Arab boudoir vibe. It sounds like a presumptuous, wealthy Italian: Milanese, well-groomed, tailored suit, and very expensive cars. It’s a rough barbershop lotion with bergamot, citrus, and leather, without sweetness, evoking a tortoiseshell comb and freshly polished shoes. The good thing is that it integrates oud as a traditional ingredient in Italian artisan colognes, adding a new style without forcing it. At the start, the oud and citrus leather are strong but polite; they don’t scream, they whisper. In the mid-stage, herbal nuances (perhaps cuaba) give it a coniferous tone and a divine wild sweetness. The dry-down is more banal, but delicious rustic accords persist. It smells like an old doctor’s briefcase: methane, herbs, bitter citrus, and polished leather. The quality is typical of the brand: good, but no miracles. Compared to old perfumes that leave you hallucinating, this feels a bit lost. It lasts longer than the yellow and blue lines, but still short on sillage. Maybe it’s a marketing strategy or they don’t want sticky perfumes; my usual criticism of Acqua di Parma applies here: it shines little even if longevity isn’t bad. If Intensa lasts three-quarters of an hour, this is a titan. I’m not a hater of the house, I like some colognes and the presentations are beautiful. In conclusion, it’s something bland, but it puts oud in a traditional cologne without forcing it. It could smell like your grandfather with a flat cap and a sweater jacket.

• Anairamis

  February 28, 2020

  

  I’m a fan of unisex fragrances and defend that they have no gender, but this smells much more masculine than feminine. I love oud; it’s trendy because it cuts deep, and I don’t have anything like it in my collection. I’ve tried it many times wanting to buy it, but it feels very masculine; I’d love to smell it on my partner, just for special nighttime occasions. It’s pure luxury, sophisticated, and elegant, with an imposing presence. The opening is brutal: I smell it in the air without getting close, it lasts hours, and the projection is a 20, not a 10. You feel something different, novel, and enveloping that takes you out of your comfort zone and makes everyone pay attention. It’s special, but honestly, after 4 hours the intensity doesn’t drop, and its marked presence can be overwhelming. It has a note that reminds me of Tom Ford’s Metallic. For me, it’s for men, at night, for gala dinners or romantic outings in open-air venues, with a dress code. 20ml is more than enough for the whole year; 3 sprays are plenty.

• Anairamis

  March 1, 2020

  

  I’m a huge fan of unisex scents and believe they have no gender, but this smells much more masculine than feminine. I absolutely love oud; it’s trendy because it sinks into the skin, and in my collection full of oud, nothing comes close. I tested it countless times hoping it would convince me to buy it, but no—it just smells very masculine. I’d love for my partner to wear it, and I think I’d only enjoy it on special nighttime occasions. The fragrance is pure luxury: sophisticated, elegant, with an imposing presence. The opening is brutal; you hear it in the air without getting close. It lasts for hours; you walk around and all you smell is you and that scent. The projection isn’t a 10, it’s a 20. It feels different, novel, enveloping; it takes you out of your comfort zone, puts you on a tightrope, distracts you, and makes you attentive, always to it, to its evolution and the impact it causes. It’s special, but honestly, after 4 hours, I get tired of it—the intensity doesn’t drop, and its strong presence can become overwhelming. By the way, there’s a note that reminds me of Tom Ford’s Metallic. For my man, at night, for a gala or romantic dinner in an open venue, or for business dressed to the nines… 20ml is more than enough for the whole year; 3 sprays are plenty.

• jerry drake

  January 9, 2021

  

  I’ve never been very impressed by this house due to that disastrous combination of high price and low performance. It’s like someone promising a lot and not delivering; I prefer changing perfumes constantly, living olfactory adventures, and not tying myself to a brand. With my budget allowing, I travel with new fragrances and enjoy the variety. Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud has been a pleasant surprise, a worthy representative of what should be the norm in the niche. Yes, the price is a negative for many, but here the intensity allows you to use just 4 or 5 sprays and get decent longevity. The packaging is classic and evokes wood, enhancing a silky, airy vibe. It’s dark and mysterious, yet airy and soapy, ideal for cold weather. Very intense in the first hour, not for those seeking something light. It starts with citrus and moves to dark woods. It’s very linear, with oud and leather as protagonists, and that’s not bad; not all fragrances need to change every minute. You know what you’re getting when you try it, and it’s surprising to last 5 hours on my skin (unlike others from this house that last a breath). A versatile proposal of good quality that makes itself felt without shouting. If I find it on discount, it will be a future purchase. Courtesy of Sejano 77.

• SirCharlie

  May 4, 2022

  

  The Oud Colonia EDCC was a late discovery; at first, it didn’t appeal to me, but now it’s a staple. It keeps the brand’s classic cologne DNA but adds leather and oud that here sound like dark, soapy wood—nothing bad about it. On the contrary, that mix gives it mystery and depth. It evolves into something more musky and woody, but never loses that special feeling that made it famous. In my opinion, it deserves all the hype, just like Leather. It’s more masculine, ideal for temperate and cold climates, though it works well on summer nights too. It ranges from semiformal and up, and the performance is top-notch. I love it and you have to try it. I haven’t tried the new version, knowing these EDCCs are no longer sold, but I hope it stays faithful. Rating: 8.5/10. P.S. Thanks to my perfumer friend José Luis Paredes for lending me the entire collection.

• SirCharlie

  May 5, 2022

  

  The Colonia Oud EDCC did the same to me as to many: at first I didn’t get it, but now it’s a staple. It keeps that classic brand essence with a touch of leather and oud that smells like wood, dark, with a slight soapy nuance, nothing unpleasant. On the flip side, that mix gives it incredible mystery and depth. It evolves into something musky and woody but never loses that special spark that made it famous. For me, it deserves all the hype, just like Leather. It’s more masculine, ideal for temperate and cold climates, though it works well on summer nights too. It ranges from semi-formal to above and performs incredibly. I love it and recommend trying it. I haven’t tried the new version, knowing this one is discontinued, but I hope it’s faithful. Note: 8.5/10 PS: Thanks to my friend José Luis Paredes for passing the whole collection to me.

• Hombre_Perfumado

  February 26, 2023

  

  My favorite fresh oud fragrance. I use it whenever I want; it’s super comfortable and everyone likes it. It opens with a fresh, bright burst where you can immediately feel the classic Italian cologne DNA. As those refreshing citrus notes come out, leather appears almost instantly. It’s a very well-balanced leather—slightly animalic, rough, vintage, but above all fresh and elegant. Over time, it gains strength. After that phase, the oud emerges, alongside the leather and citrus, which are the dominant notes. The oud is dirty and heavy, but not too animalic or medicinal; rather, it’s Western. It combines perfectly with the leather, and neither wins. Here, you can detect an aromatic nuance of white Cuban flower and a fresh, sparkling spicy touch of coriander. It evolves until the dry down, which closes with accords of sandalwood, patchouli, and musk, leaving a woody, talc-like, and smoky base.

• Hombre_Perfumado

  March 1, 2023

  

  My favorite among fresh ouds: I use it whenever I want, it’s super comfortable, and everyone likes it. It opens with a fresh, radiant Italian burst. Immediately after the citrus, a well-balanced leather appears—animal, rough, vintage, yet fresh. Over time, it gains strength; then the oud emerges, dirty and heavy but Western, not too animalic or medicinal. It blends perfectly with the leather, neither one standing out. Here you’ll find the White Cuban Flower note, a spiced, sparkling freshness of coriander. It evolves to a dry-down of sandalwood, patchouli, and musk, leaving a woody, talc-like, and smoky base.

• Carcanuelo

  April 6, 2025

  

  Don’t expect a summer scent just because it’s reviewed from Italy; the citrus only darkens the black into an elegant brown. On my teenage son, it smells like a jewelry store owner—a mature, polished masculine aroma, nothing rough. The quality is excellent, like good Acqua di Parma: woody oud, balsamic, and clean, without sweetness despite the sandalwood, with a very noticeable patchouli. It’s one of the brand’s best for ingredients and balance. It’s not versatile for heat, except for moderate summer evenings. Ideal for formal occasions, not dates. The performance is impressive in projection, trail, and longevity. For oud lovers, it’s a clean, balsamic, and woody version. Outstanding.