My Favourite (Niche) Fragrance House - Acqua di Parma

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  • @geoff3874
    @geoff3874 6 років тому +21

    Essenza. Gorgeous one.

  • @ronnymosuse6071
    @ronnymosuse6071 6 років тому +35

    Never change your introsong i absolutely love it

    • @MrSmelly1977
      @MrSmelly1977  6 років тому +5

      Thanks a lot Ronny it is a good tune.

  • @abubakarshehu1267
    @abubakarshehu1267 6 років тому +12

    This is also my favorite house even though I don't have any from the Blu Mediterraneo line. Colonia Oud and Colonia Intensa are absolutely gorgeous and my favorites from the house

    • @MrSmelly1977
      @MrSmelly1977  6 років тому +1

      Thanks Abubakar! I am thinking of buying a bottle of Intensa.

  • @miracleman.
    @miracleman. 5 років тому +7

    Love Acqua di Parma, among my favourite houses as well.

  • @stanrydelek7721
    @stanrydelek7721 4 роки тому +1

    I love Acqua di Parma Oud. It is elegant and unique; something that is not being worn by the masses. I also love their soft shave cream. It is a luxurious indulgence that makes me look forward to shaving every morning. Great job, spot on with your interpretation of the line.

  • @_allcap
    @_allcap 4 роки тому +3

    Mirto di Panarea & Arancia di Capri are my favorites, and smell great layered. Fico di Amalfi is also solid.

  • @Agerskiold
    @Agerskiold 6 років тому +6

    The Oud is indeed a beast - absolutely intoxicating and addictive, love it 👌🏼 Thanks for the review 👍🏼

  • @frankkatsaros8600
    @frankkatsaros8600 6 років тому +4

    By far my favourite house!!! AdP has a brilliant scent for every season, occasion, and personality. Incredible.

  • @cxdrtfhgh1644
    @cxdrtfhgh1644 6 років тому +6

    Fico di Amalfi is such a great Fragrance!

  • @omarmiz
    @omarmiz 5 років тому +3

    Colonia Essenza is my summer signature scent, but for colder times, Amouage Journey Man/Encre Noir a l'Extreme. Agreed that AdP are fantastico.

  • @southernsillage3327
    @southernsillage3327 6 років тому +5

    One of my favorite niche houses as well. I feel they really don’t get the recognition they deserve in fragcom

  • @TheVleckChannel
    @TheVleckChannel 6 років тому +7

    Acqua di Parma would probably have to be my favourite niche house as well because of the sheer number of their products on my to get list. I'm hoping to add Essenza and Club to my collection in spring.

  • @wezzla
    @wezzla 6 років тому +7

    I have ordered Colonia Oud as Christmas gift for myself. Not sure if I will be able to not to open it up before Christmas eve. Happy holidays from Prague!

    • @MrSmelly1977
      @MrSmelly1977  6 років тому

      Happy holidays to you too. Great gift to yourself! A real strong niche fragrance.

  • @christopher6crawford
    @christopher6crawford 3 роки тому +1

    Colonia Assoluta - amazing fresh and sophisticated summer scent. Someone said it's what Dickie Greenleaf would wear in the Talented Mr. Ripley - I agree. Get it right now while there are still a few bottles available.

    • @oldiesgeek454
      @oldiesgeek454 Рік тому

      I'm trying to decide on an ADP blind buy, since I've never sampled any. I should probably buy some samples, but I'd rather put all my money towards one bottle. Would you recommend Absoluta over all the other ADP's you've tried? I almost pulled the trigger on Colonia Club, the one in the dark green bottle. 😊

  • @ambrosejoseph4843
    @ambrosejoseph4843 6 років тому +5

    Just ordered Arancia di Capri from Costco for a great price!!!

    • @elsentai100
      @elsentai100 4 роки тому +1

      I own Arancia, Is great fragrance! Its like a citrus bomb. The only problem i had was the longevity. 2-3 hours the most but i enjoy it nevertheless.

  • @lumberjaxx3335
    @lumberjaxx3335 6 років тому +1

    Aqcua di Parma is my favourite fragrance brand, too !
    But since i tried Acqua di parma OUD cologna concentre i was bloooown away. for me that is THE best fragrance i have ever smelled
    Also Colonia leather is an absolute masterpiece

  • @brandonbentley8532
    @brandonbentley8532 6 років тому +1

    Right on description, Colonia Pura is my favourite, citris, fresh laundry, great hot weather scent. Lasts pretty well, nonoffensive.

  • @inQontroledQlimax
    @inQontroledQlimax 6 років тому +1

    Essenza, Leather, Quercia are my favs, oud is awesome as well :))). Great Video!

  • @otis83
    @otis83 6 років тому

    Great house. One of my favorites. Maybe my favorite Oud frag in my collection. What a beautiful scent. Thanks for the review, Dan!

  • @groovydonkey
    @groovydonkey 5 років тому +1

    I hadn't heard of Acqua di Parma until I was away last October and I saw a shop with a selection of their fragrances and ended up buying the Oud fragrance which I love wearing and recently purchased Colonia Asssoluta, which I also like but doesn't seem to last as long as the Oud.
    When I'm away this October I intend to get another one or two of their range and found your video very informative.

  • @bernie7772
    @bernie7772 6 років тому +1

    The Leather and the Essenza sound great. The oud sound different, first I've heard of citrus and oud. Very nice.. thank you sir.

  • @nick177th
    @nick177th 6 років тому +1

    My favorite house as well Dan. I own quite a few. I own all the blue bottles (that are still in production) except Cidro and Mandorlo. Along with Quercia, Mirra, Leather, Colonia Assoluta, and Colonia Pura. I have sample flutes of Note di Colonias I, II, and III as well.

  • @vladimirart758
    @vladimirart758 2 роки тому +1

    Colonia Club, old version ( green bottle) is my favorite!

  • @kef07
    @kef07 6 років тому +3

    You should also give a try to Cedro Di Taormina, the best of the Blu Mediterraneo line with Ginepro Di Sardegna in my opinion!

    • @MrSmelly1977
      @MrSmelly1977  6 років тому

      Yes I've tried it an it's yet another great fresh smell with its own unique character.

  • @AR-bj5et
    @AR-bj5et 6 років тому +1

    Colonia Essenza is my favourite of the line too, but I absolutely disagree with everyone saying it's better suited for warm seasons (which is almost everyone). I can understand that from the opening where it does start off pretty citrusy and fresh, but as it dries down and the complexity shines through, it feels a lot more warming and pleasant for colder weather. Colonia Mirra from the ingredient collection is similar in atmosphere and definitely one I would also own if it didn't chunk my wallet.

  • @kensprings8667
    @kensprings8667 6 років тому

    I love AdP too, it's my favourite. I own 17 from this house and they all perform fantastically on my skin.

  • @TalknReview
    @TalknReview 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for doing this video I have just got Fico which I'm going to do a review on. Appreciate you going into detail about the ones you have as it's a line in really interested in.

  • @mainhashimh5017
    @mainhashimh5017 4 роки тому

    I have intensa. I bought it in italy. Marvellous fragrance, summery and gentlemanly with citrus and woody character.
    Leather edp is my favourite though, beautiful leather with a bit of raspberry, very fresh, strong leather but not too strong, very vital. Givea a true boss feeling

  • @v3nde
    @v3nde 6 років тому +15

    hahahaha dat intro is killing me again xD

  • @deanlawson1971
    @deanlawson1971 4 роки тому

    Fantastic reviews no-nonsense straight to the point
    Keep up the good work

  • @BILLYRENK
    @BILLYRENK 5 років тому

    Thanks for the video, very helpful. Needed it to help decide which one to make my first ADP buy. Thanks again.

  • @Rr23dd
    @Rr23dd 5 років тому

    Blind bought Colonia Essenza because of your review and do. It regret it one bit. Beautiful!

  • @mednicktom
    @mednicktom 6 років тому

    Great video. Just picked up Ginepro di Sardinia which I really quite like!

  • @danielsmells...6805
    @danielsmells...6805 6 років тому

    Love the video! I'm in search of my first niche fragrance and I've been looking into Acqua Di Parma for while. Great summary. Of these fragrances!

  • @chrishalle1982
    @chrishalle1982 Рік тому

    Acqua di parma is also my favourite niche brand. Acqua di parma is expansive when it comes to their eau de parfums. An eau the parfume costs about 200€/£ like other niche brands. Their eau de toilettes and colones are about 100€/£.

  • @MrShamrock97
    @MrShamrock97 5 років тому +2

    Great video MrSmelly! My favorite cologne from Acqua Di Parma has to be Colonia Club.
    I get a lot of compliments from girls in particular when I wear that cologne and I am very happy about that.
    What do you think?

  • @johnoliver8703
    @johnoliver8703 6 років тому

    Great video and very informative super presentation. I love Essenza and going to buy, recently sampled and your description sums it up excellently.

  • @louiscaeiroramos8051
    @louiscaeiroramos8051 4 роки тому

    My favourite Niche house is....Acqua di Parma. Colonia Essenza was my favourite from the start but I tend move more and more to Colonia Intensa. Lovely masculine smoky fragrance.
    This year I decided for give 7 Colonia Intensa gift sets to 5 of my better clients and my 2 sons for X-mas.
    You really should try it.

  • @TigreJoe1994
    @TigreJoe1994 6 років тому +3

    Just purchased fico di amalfi at disneyland mate

  • @MrScotch16
    @MrScotch16 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for La Traviata as your backdrop! È lei Italiano?

  • @lordcharfield
    @lordcharfield 3 роки тому +1

    I keep coming back to this video (previously with old accounts). ADP is my favourite house for affordable sophistication and natural ingredients. I have several scents that are similar to the Colonia and they smell great……….until they’re next to it and then they smell like chemicals by comparison.

    • @oldiesgeek454
      @oldiesgeek454 Рік тому

      @Lord Charfield. I'm trying to decide on an ADP blind buy... Do you have a particular favorite to recommend? 😊

  • @brunopaolucci6594
    @brunopaolucci6594 3 роки тому

    Great review Smelly!

  • @uptown3636
    @uptown3636 5 років тому

    What an informative video with impeccable music to suit this elegant fragrance house. I'm new to your videos, but I really like what you have to say. Liked and subscribed.

  • @chiang828johnb828
    @chiang828johnb828 6 років тому

    so glad u made this house review very enjoy , pls make more of this house compare, which one is the most sexiest one ? Tks Danny

  • @tally1604
    @tally1604 6 років тому +1

    On a bender in November :))) and Ellena and Duchafour look a lot more butch than I remember :) Nice to see not all noses are snooty. And snotty :)))

  • @shavenonthedarkside6708
    @shavenonthedarkside6708 6 років тому

    Outstanding job Dan!

  • @vince_b
    @vince_b Рік тому

    Hey Dan, been a long minute since you made this video. I happen to be in the market for my first ADP buy. Would you suggest I start with Colonia Essenza, Intensa or the original? I’m a barbershop fougere guy and love that soupy clean scent and vibe. Thoughts?

  • @eve123w8
    @eve123w8 6 років тому

    Mandorlo di sicilia smells like a root beer float to me. I like this line but haven't really given it a chance since the mandorlo doesn't really last on my skin. I'm going to give them another look (sniff) after watching your review. My favorite niche houses are Byredo, MFK and FM. I enjoyed this video. Thank you. Missing your videos with Smurfygurly though.....

  • @louiscaeiroramos8051
    @louiscaeiroramos8051 6 років тому

    Bought 3 from the Colonia line 2 years ago. All but the original for having a too weak performance. Lovely colognes.
    Essenza being my favorite. But Assoluta and Intensa are both also very, very good, with the typical amazing soapiness so caracteristic of this line. Assoluta for Summer days, Essenza for Summer days and nights and the intensa for Spring , Summer nights and Fall.
    From the Mediterranean line I first bought Mandorlo di Sicilia, a blind buy and realized it is quite similar to Hanea Mori HM.
    It's a strange fragrance from this line. Gourmandish, sweet. It's Oke but misses all that I love about Acqua di Parma, which to me must be the Queen of Soapiness.
    To correct my mistake I also bought Bergamotto di Calabria, which fits quite well in AdP family. Beautiful Spring Summer fresh citrus with AdP Colonia DNA.
    For this year, maybe even today I will not resist buying Cedro di Taormina, which is my next one in line from this house, which by now is my second favorite house.

  • @itskyyuuuu
    @itskyyuuuu 6 років тому +1

    This is also my favorite house. Along with xerjoff and creed and byredo. And tom ford would round out my top 5

  • @user-og2wr3bh8v
    @user-og2wr3bh8v 6 років тому +1

    Loving your work.

  • @jordangenaille4744
    @jordangenaille4744 6 років тому

    I was just talking about Acqua Di Parma with my brother the other day and then you go and do a review on the house....nice

  • @fronthorse
    @fronthorse 6 років тому +1

    Hahahahahaha… 1st. I STILL love that Introsong. And 2nd… 3:29min … hahaha these pictures when you mentioned the parfumiers.

  • @zealot87
    @zealot87 6 років тому +2

    I love mirto di Panarea... So refreshing and floral, totally unisex to me

    • @MrSmelly1977
      @MrSmelly1977  6 років тому

      Ah yes that is a great fresh scent and very versatile.

    • @itskyyuuuu
      @itskyyuuuu 6 років тому

      zealot87 I agree.. a go to for me fresh outta the shower.

  • @horatiutarziu1008
    @horatiutarziu1008 3 роки тому

    Colonia Leather, Mandorlo di Sicilia or Fico di Amalfi? What you prefer?

  • @nmoddentity8401
    @nmoddentity8401 6 років тому

    Just dipping my toes into the proverbial pool of niche houses and so far I have really enjoyed the offerings from Imaginary Authors, Atelier Cologne, and L'Artisan Perfumeur. I've only tried Colonia Essenza from Acqua di Parma and felt it a little too light and fleeting.

  • @rudywilson4475
    @rudywilson4475 6 років тому +1

    Very informative video.
    I recently got Club it's really nice.

  • @TheZombieeeeeee
    @TheZombieeeeeee 5 років тому

    i effnig loved colonia pura as it just smells clean, inoffensive, and slightly florally. only problem was it lasted like an hour and a half on my skin. so disappointed with the performance cause it really is one of the better clean and inoffensive smells out there.

  • @piyux
    @piyux 4 роки тому

    Excellent review!. I own the Colonia Essenza and it feels really old school, the floral tones are very strong, as strong as the citrus notes, which makes it feel like a fragrance more oriented to women than men. Frankly I would not wear this one, way too floral for a guy, but that is my opinion. I'll give mine to some grandma that may want it. I own other fragrances like Roja Parfums Elysium Cologne Parfum and although it contains floral and fruity notes, it feels manly and not old school. If you are more oriented to manly fragrances, these two are definitely a no, no no.

  • @Longshore79
    @Longshore79 6 років тому

    Intensa, Essenza, and Leather are my favorites from the House.

  • @branislavmilosevic787
    @branislavmilosevic787 3 роки тому

    One of my top niche brands: Nasomatto, Aqua di Parma, Etat Libre d'Orange, Custume National...

  • @FragFreak
    @FragFreak 6 років тому

    Hey MrSmelly! I only just discovered this house and they do have some great frags. My local Beauty Base has just started stocking them so I can get to sniff a few.
    I love the Neroli one. Anyway! My favourite niche house is Mancera. You know why? Because it’s the only one I own any of! lol. I have Cedrat Boise and Black to Black. Take care geezer and all the best.

  • @sergiistepanov947
    @sergiistepanov947 6 років тому +1

    For fall/winter i picked up two scents : Colonia Quercia and Colonia Ebano - beautiful woody notes.

    • @MrSmelly1977
      @MrSmelly1977  6 років тому +1

      Yes those mot recent additions to the ingredients line are ones I must revisit.

    • @sergiistepanov947
      @sergiistepanov947 6 років тому

      MrSmelly1977 I’m waiting for the video about those scents 😉

  • @voltigeur1850
    @voltigeur1850 3 роки тому

    The best of the Colonia line has to be the Assoluta. The best of the Blu Med line are Bergamotto di Calabria, Mirto di Panarea and Chinotto di Liguria. AdP have some good perfumes but nobody can beat Guerlain for the sheer variety and consistent quality.

  • @DEEPMOOD9
    @DEEPMOOD9 6 років тому +3

    Acqua di parma quercia is also a nice and unique scent

  • @jonquinn5637
    @jonquinn5637 5 років тому +1

    wanted to thank you dan . recently purchased fici di Amalfi and essenza on your recommendation . they are amazing . also aqua decolonial concentrada just arrived today . I love it . thank you so much for what you do . you are entertaining and also very reliable . keep up the good work .

  • @vindicator75
    @vindicator75 6 років тому

    Creed is my fave house. Always been interested in getting an Acqua Di Parma, but based on a few factors I never got a bottle. Will reconsider Essenza if it smells like NP.

    • @rudy9895
      @rudy9895 4 роки тому

      Try ADP quercia

  • @wisevibestv
    @wisevibestv 6 років тому

    Great reviews Mr Smelly! Essenza tops it for sure. I tried the brand new Acqua di Parma Blu Med Chinotto di Liguria yesterday and today...awesome top notes and all round one of the best IMO. I would love hear your thoughts?

  • @BILLYRENK
    @BILLYRENK 5 років тому

    Mr Smelly!! if you could only have TWO, which ones would you buy!! Help!!!

  • @jonathanhall1070
    @jonathanhall1070 5 років тому

    Is this what I have been smelling around Rome? Like do the majority of italians wear it because if so it brings memories...

  • @maevemcgale4077
    @maevemcgale4077 3 роки тому

    just bought thr blu mediterraneo Mandorlo di sicilia and im obsessed

  • @DazzleDaveLFC
    @DazzleDaveLFC 5 років тому

    Bought my first AdP today from TK Maxx, total blind buy, but £40 for 75ml AdP Cedra di Taormina. I believe it's discontinued now. What's your opinion of this Mr Smelly? I find it a mix between TdHermes and Aqua Amara. Projection only 1 hour, gorgeous dry down for me

  • @andersjensen1499
    @andersjensen1499 6 років тому +1

    Oud is a masterpiece/ my wife loves it as well so that a bonus -:)

  • @Kologne
    @Kologne 6 років тому +1

    Colonia is just a classic have to try that new one tho.

    • @MrSmelly1977
      @MrSmelly1977  6 років тому

      Thanks Kologne. Love to see you review some AdP.

  • @catherinelynnfraser2001
    @catherinelynnfraser2001 6 років тому

    FRESH HOUSE. Great House. BTW I think I participated in your not sober challenge. I can’t remember though, it is December after all.

  • @marcusantonius4252
    @marcusantonius4252 6 років тому +2

    Fragrance review and Bach's Goldberg Variations. What can you expect more?

  • @blefort452
    @blefort452 6 років тому

    Haven’t tried the house yet but the fact that it is a eau de cologne really puts me off tbf. Performance tends to be bad and I’m not super into freshies as well. I like fresh fragrances that might have some woody backbone. Anyway, I do want to try the house out!

    • @MrSmelly1977
      @MrSmelly1977  6 років тому

      Give them a try . Essenza performs really well!

  • @mrfragranceparis
    @mrfragranceparis 4 роки тому

    Dan is Acqua di Parma still you favorite niche fragrance house and Colonia Essenza still your favorite fragrance?

  • @babylonreviews9827
    @babylonreviews9827 6 років тому +3

    Which of the blu line has the better longevity?

  • @dhruvmini01
    @dhruvmini01 6 років тому

    Congratulations on 10000 subscribers Dan!

  • @Tatted-ne7tu
    @Tatted-ne7tu 4 роки тому +1

    I have most of the ADP's with Essenza being my favorite due to the performance being beast on me. The Blue line I want to start trying however the performance lore tends to inhibit my purchase. Could anyone offer the strongest of the Blue Line? Best performer in regards to longevity and sillage.
    Thanks in advance.

    • @vitorboucas192
      @vitorboucas192 3 роки тому +1

      Cedro di Taormina and Ginepro di Sardena have great performances. Fico de Amalfi and Chinotto di liguria just average. I own these ones

  • @alpirinyo
    @alpirinyo 5 років тому

    Guys try Sandalo, amazing performer and quality scent.

  • @calvin0416ny
    @calvin0416ny 6 років тому

    I click on your videos just for the opening skit even when I'm not interested in the perfume. Cheers!

  • @legoguru3000
    @legoguru3000 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. I ordered Colonia Club a few days ago and it should be arriving soon. Have you smelled that one before?

    • @oldiesgeek454
      @oldiesgeek454 Рік тому

      @Monier So, what do you think of the Colonia Club? Is that the one in the dark green bottle? I'm trying to get a bunch of opinions so I can decide on a blind buy. 😊

    • @legoguru3000
      @legoguru3000 Рік тому +1

      @@oldiesgeek454 yeah, they have a new bottle now though that's clear and it may have reformulated. The one I got smelled like spearmint and was somewhat vegetal. I think it's alright

    • @oldiesgeek454
      @oldiesgeek454 Рік тому +1

      @@legoguru3000 Thanks. Yes, they do have a new version called C. L. U. B., (that's the way people are spelling it in various comment sections) The one you have came out in 2015. From all the comments I've read on many videos, the two most popular ADP scents seem to be Essenza and Intensa. 😊

    • @legoguru3000
      @legoguru3000 Рік тому +1

      @@oldiesgeek454 yeah that's true, I'd probably go to your local Neiman Marcus and try all of them

    • @oldiesgeek454
      @oldiesgeek454 Рік тому +1

      @@legoguru3000 We don't have a NM in my area, but we have a Dillard's. I went there just the other day, but they don't carry any ADP unfortunately.

  • @LazarIvanda
    @LazarIvanda Рік тому

    How do they compare to aqua di pino?

  • @jimr880
    @jimr880 6 років тому

    I really like AdP but, surprisingly, I love their heavier offerings such as Colonia Leather and Colonia Oud, and I was disappointed with their well-know Mediterranean fragrances because there was something I just didn't like about them. My loss, I know. Cheers!

    • @Longshore79
      @Longshore79 6 років тому

      Jim R Colonia Leather is just amazing

  • @ignaciomardel9136
    @ignaciomardel9136 6 років тому

    Dan, according to fragrantica this is a designer house. Who knows? Impossible to get in argentina :-(

  • @kevinroddy7065
    @kevinroddy7065 3 роки тому

    Mr Smelly, where do you buy testers from? I’m always thinking that I’ll end up buying a fake 😆

  • @emmanuelojukwu8001
    @emmanuelojukwu8001 6 років тому

    Interesting choice for favorite niche house. Great scents, but questionable performance from most of these for a niche house. Many designers perform better. Great niche fragrances not only source premium ingredients but should perform better as well.

  • @tubo85able
    @tubo85able 6 років тому

    I am anxiously waiting for my Oud and Leather in the mail

  • @aletzandermendoza7534
    @aletzandermendoza7534 3 роки тому

    The fragances of ADP in Mexico cost like 200 dollars

  • @nealfrancis5083
    @nealfrancis5083 6 років тому

    Mine to , I like colonia essenza best , recently got colonia Intensa love it to death ,

  • @CokeWithIceAndLemon
    @CokeWithIceAndLemon 4 роки тому

    Colonia Intensa is the absolute class.

  • @noseonscent1935
    @noseonscent1935 6 років тому

    Fantastic vid Mr. Smelly but truthfully I would prefer you go more in depth with each frag in separate vids. Anyways, cheers! :)

  • @Scamhater007
    @Scamhater007 5 років тому

    Acqua Di Parma Vignilia is absolutely addicting

  • @stephen3511
    @stephen3511 4 роки тому

    Best fragrance House imo too.

  • @vitorboucas192
    @vitorboucas192 3 роки тому

    The best house period

  • @deanlawson1971
    @deanlawson1971 4 роки тому

    angel schlesser madera de naranjo
    Could you please do a review on this please

  • @frankmilligan8831
    @frankmilligan8831 3 роки тому

    Great stuff

  • @GBeast2000
    @GBeast2000 6 років тому

    A lady saw me testing aventus and told me to test one of acqua di parma's perfumes. I didnt like it at first so i didnt bother remembering the name, but I started LOVING the smell after a couple hours. Basically, is there any acqua di parma perfume that competes with aventus? if so what is its name please