Colonia Oud

12 reseñas

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• MarcusRS

  December 6, 2016

  

  Oud and ambergris are complex and trendy notes. Here, Acqua di Parma moves away from the typical medicinal or fetid smells. The explosive opening demonstrates the quality of the ingredients; one must wait an hour to discover its true spirit. As it descends, it reminds of the brand’s Ambra, with that balanced oud in the base. It is semi-linear: it starts intense and ends in a bright, modern status, 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 is an olfactory work of art. Round, well-constructed and a must for oud lovers. 10/10.

• juancar677

  December 12, 2016

  

  I have not 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 is dense, very woody and animalic, super sensual. For me, the house’s oud sounds natural; I do not understand why it is criticised so much. The only drawback is that it is very dense and not versatile, ideal for the night; two sprays are enough for it to shine.

• MarcusRS

  December 15, 2016

  

  @juancar677 From your description it is clear that the version is more serious and dense. In Colonia Oud, the balance point between ingredients and mixture is very accurate. Although the opening is intense, the balance from the dry down and general behaviour make it highly recommended. Longevity and performance are exceptional. Greetings.

• Espartaco

  February 1, 2020

  

  Oud is about to saturate the market, so let us take advantage of the few compositions that remain. Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud is interesting because it does not fall into clichés: neither ammoniacal rose, nor burnt plastic, nor that Arabic boudoir. It sounds like a presumptuous Italian with money: Milanese, well-groomed, bespoke suit and very expensive cars. It is a rough barber lotion, with bergamot, citrus and leather, without sweetness, evoking a tortoiseshell comb and freshly polished shoes. The good thing is that it integrates the oud as a traditional ingredient of Italian artisan colognes, bringing a new style without forcing. At the start, the oud and citrus leather are strong but educated; they do not shout, but speak softly. In the heart, 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 without miracles. Compared to old perfumes that leave you hallucinating, this feels a bit lost. It lasts longer than the yellow and blue lines, but remains short on sillage. Perhaps it is a marketing strategy or they do not want sticky perfumes; my usual criticism of Acqua di Parma applies here: it shines little although the longevity is not bad. If the Intensa lasts three quarters of an hour, this is a titan. I am not a hater of the house, I like some colognes and the presentations are beautiful. In conclusion, it is something mundane, but it puts oud in a traditional cologne without forcing. It could smell like your grandfather with a flat cap and a knitted jacket.

• Anairamis

  February 14, 2020

  

  I’m a huge fan of unisex scents and believe they have no gender, but this smells much more masculine than feminine. I adore oud; it’s trendy because it sinks into the skin, and in my collection, which is full of oud, nothing comes close. I tried it many times hoping it would convince me to buy it, but no, it smells very masculine. I’d love for my partner to wear it, and I think I’d only enjoy it on special night occasions. The fragrance is pure luxury, sophisticated, elegant, with an imposing presence. Its opening is brutal; you hear it in the air without getting close. It lasts for hours; you walk around and only smell that, you and everyone else. It has a projection, not a 10, but a 20. You feel something 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 four hours, I get tired of it; the intensity doesn’t drop and its marked presence can be overwhelming. By the way, it has 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, for business, dressed in formal attire… 20ml is more than enough for the whole year; three sprays are sufficient.

• Anairamis

  March 7, 2020

  

  I am a fan of unisex fragrances and defend that they have no gender, but this smells much more masculine than feminine. I love the oud, it is in fashion because it penetrates deep, and I have nothing similar in my collection. I have tried it many times wanting to buy it, but it results in being very masculine; I would love to smell it on my partner, just for special night occasions. It is pure luxury, sophisticated and elegant, with an imposing presence. The opening is brutal: I smell it in the air without approaching, it lasts hours and the projection is 20, not 10. You feel something different, novel and enveloping that takes you out of your comfort zone and makes everyone pay attention. It is special, but honestly, after 4 hours the intensity does not drop and its such marked presence can be overwhelming. It has some note that reminds me of Metallic by Tom Ford. For me it is for men, at night, for gala dinners or romantic evenings in open places, with a code of conduct. With 20ml it is more than enough for the whole year; 3 sprays are more than sufficient.

• jerry drake

  January 17, 2021

  

  I have never been particularly interested in this house due to that catastrophic combination of high price and low performance. It is like when someone promises a lot and doesn’t deliver; I prefer to change perfumes all the time, live olfactory adventures and not tie myself to a brand. With my wallet 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 point for many, but here the intensity allows you to use only 4 or 5 sprays and have a decent longevity. The packaging is classic and evokes wood, enhancing a silky and airy vibe. It is dark and mysterious, but airy and soapy, ideal for the cold. Very intense for the first hour, not for those seeking something light. It starts with citrus and moves to dark woods. It is very linear, with oud and leather as protagonists, and that is not bad; not all fragrances need to change every minute. You know what you have when you try it and it surprises to last 5 hours on my skin (unlike others from this house that last a breath). A versatile and good quality proposal that makes itself felt without shouting. If I find it on discount, it will be a future purchase. Courtesy of Sejano 77.

• SirCharlie

  April 24, 2022

  

  The Oud Colonia EDCC was a belated discovery; at first it didn’t agree with me, but now it’s a staple. It keeps that classic brand cologne DNA, but they’ve added leather and oud which here sound like dark wood with a soapy touch, nothing bad about the scents. On the contrary, that mixture gives it mystery and depth. It evolves into something more musky and woody, but never loses that special feeling 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 also works well on summer nights. It ranges from semi-formal upwards and the performance is top. I love it and it must be tried. I haven’t tried the new version, knowing that these EDCCs are no longer sold, but I hope it remains faithful. Rating: 8.5/10. PS: Thanks to my perfumer friend José Luis Paredes for lending me the whole collection.

• SirCharlie

  April 28, 2022

  

  The Colonia Oud EDCC passed me exactly what happened to many: at first I didn’t get it, but now it is a staple. It maintains that classic essence of the brand with a touch of leather and oud that smells of wood, dark and with a slight soapy nuance, nothing unpleasant. Conversely, that mixture 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 is more masculine, ideal for temperate and cold climates, although it also works well on summer nights. It ranges from semi-formal upwards and performs hugely. I adore it and recommend trying it. I haven’t tried the new version, knowing this one is no longer sold, but I hope it remains faithful. Note: 8.5/10 PS: Thanks to my friend José Luis Paredes for passing me the whole collection.

• Hombre_Perfumado

  March 13, 2023

  

  My favourite among fresh ouds: I wear it whenever I want, it is super comfortable and everyone likes it. It opens with a fresh, radiant top note, very Italian. Instantly, after the citrus, a well-balanced leather appears—animal, rough, vintage and fresh. Over time it gains strength; then the oud emerges, dirty and heavy yet western, without being too animalic or medicinal. It blends perfectly with the leather, neither dominating. Here you can detect the white flower of Cuba, a spiced, sparkling freshness of coriander. It evolves to the dry down: accords of sandalwood, patchouli and musk that leave a woody, talcum and smoky base.

• Hombre_Perfumado

  March 13, 2023

  

  My favourite oud fragrance with fresh notes. I use it whenever I want, it’s super comfortable and everyone likes it. It opens with a fresh, bright burst where the classic Italian cologne DNA is noticeable. As those refreshing citrus notes come out, leather appears almost immediately. It’s a very well-balanced leather, a bit animal, rough, vintage, but above all fresh and elegant. Over time it gains strength. After that phase, the oud comes out, along with the leather and citrus, which are the dominant notes. The oud is dirty and heavy, but without being too animal or medicinal, more Western. It combines perfectly with the leather and neither wins. Here you can note an aromatic nuance of white Cuban flower and a fresh, sparkling spicy touch of coriander. Thus it evolves until the dry down, which closes with accords of sandalwood, patchouli and musk, leaving a woody, talc-like and smoky base.

• Carcanuelo

  April 13, 2025

  

  Do not expect a summer fragrance despite reviews from Italy; the citrus notes merely darken the black into an elegant brown. For my teenage son, it smells like a jewellery store owner—a mature, polished masculine scent, nothing rough. The quality is excellent, much like good Acqua di Parma: woody oud, balsamic and clean, without sweetness despite the sandalwood, with a clearly noticeable patchouli. It is one of the best from the brand in terms of ingredients and balance. It is not versatile or suitable for heat, except for summer evenings in moderation. Ideal for formal occasions, not for dates. The performance is impressive in projection, trail and longevity. For oud lovers, it is a clean, balsamic and woody version. Outstanding.