I understand perfectly from whence Acqua di Parma took inspiration for their original Colonia - yes, AdP’s effort is richer and has more ‘body. Avon Sweet Honesty must share some notes--it's like a powdery and feminine version, also great for hot weather, bedtime, and kids. Its fresh and uplifting aroma brightens her day and leaves a lingering scent that lasts throughout the day.

A word of caution for those with sensitive skin-- my friend did like this scent, but had some redness where it was sprayed. Overall it's a great fresh complement to a morning routine, I could even use it as after shave I think. The oils are designed to be absorbed and melded with your skin's natural oils, creating your own unique scent.In addition, as we give you the option to choose what best suits your needs from several sellers, you have the power to decide so you can make your purchase as you wish. The fragrance itself is not something I would probably wear on my body, and many other folks have mentioned in the comments that the scent is more about the act of anointing than making you smell like something.

However, if I'm going out somewhere special or need something with more longevity, I'll wear something else. Eau de Cologne aftershave is a traditional fragrance which will revitalise the mind and body, formulated from the essential oils of citrus fruits blended with Rosemary, Lavender and Neroli. Read about this perfume in other languages: Deutsch, Español, Français, Čeština, Italiano, Русский, Polski, Português, Ελληνικά, 汉语, Nederlands, Srpski, Română, العربية, Українська, Монгол, עברית. Alcohol, water (aqua), fragrance (parfum), limonene, linalool, citral, hydroxycitronellal, geraniol, citronellol. She kept a bottle of this in every bathroom in her house, and some of my earliest memories are of the blue and gold label.What I want when the weather is oppressively humid or hot, when I have olfactory fatigue, or when my tummy hurts! I feel as though I may have taken its presence for granted as a child; after all, it was always there. This depth and spice keeps it from being a pure citrus pick-me-up water, to something a little more refined and enticing. I have the splash bottle - it really shouldn't come with the sprayer at all, as there's no possible way to put on too much.

Because it has been produced in Cologne since at least 1799, it is allowed to use the geographical indication Original Eau de Cologne. Being the first cologne created, and as a bonus, was very affordable, wanted this as part of my collection. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The differences are subtle; 4711 is lighter and more floral, while Imperiale is richer and more herbal, thanks to good doses of rosemary and verbena. Spritz on some 4711 before going to sleep so you have something pleasant to sniff (plus, lavender and sleep are something of an item, or so I've heard, and 4711 contains lavender, so.It's in a way more masculine and old-fashioned than 4711, but still with similar longevity problems. Even as I apply it, I'm not getting any spark of memory about the last time I smelled it on a parent or my German grandmother. Ever since the first spray, my brain has been here and there, connecting the dots between it and other fragrance: CK One, Neroli Portofino, moist refresher towelettes(! But these days there are so many other fragrances with the same function as this, that have built from it and are stronger and more complex.

Like everybody else, I also wish that they would make an edt version that would last longer as I would LOVE to smell like this all day long! The larger bottle size is convenient, as it reduces the need for frequent repurchasing, allowing my family to indulge in the fragrance for an extended period.

I use this as a spritz every hour or so on +30c days to feel refreshed and cool, without any worries of the fragrance becoming overwhelming to myself or others. After a shower, I'd spray it above my head and let the mist fall upon me as I breathed in deeply while my eyes were closed. I mention this because there is history and nostalgia for me in this scent, but also because French can be snobs about perfume (rightfully so in many cases), and it passed the test in the case of the old bf's family.