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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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. 😊
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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€/£.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.....
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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?
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
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!
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.
@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. 😊
@@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
@@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. 😊
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!
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.
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
Essenza. Gorgeous one.
Never change your introsong i absolutely love it
Thanks a lot Ronny it is a good tune.
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
Thanks Abubakar! I am thinking of buying a bottle of Intensa.
Love Acqua di Parma, among my favourite houses as well.
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.
Mirto di Panarea & Arancia di Capri are my favorites, and smell great layered. Fico di Amalfi is also solid.
The Oud is indeed a beast - absolutely intoxicating and addictive, love it 👌🏼 Thanks for the review 👍🏼
By far my favourite house!!! AdP has a brilliant scent for every season, occasion, and personality. Incredible.
Fico di Amalfi is such a great Fragrance!
Colonia Essenza is my summer signature scent, but for colder times, Amouage Journey Man/Encre Noir a l'Extreme. Agreed that AdP are fantastico.
One of my favorite niche houses as well. I feel they really don’t get the recognition they deserve in fragcom
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.
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!
Happy holidays to you too. Great gift to yourself! A real strong niche fragrance.
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.
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. 😊
Just ordered Arancia di Capri from Costco for a great price!!!
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.
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
Right on description, Colonia Pura is my favourite, citris, fresh laundry, great hot weather scent. Lasts pretty well, nonoffensive.
Essenza, Leather, Quercia are my favs, oud is awesome as well :))). Great Video!
Great house. One of my favorites. Maybe my favorite Oud frag in my collection. What a beautiful scent. Thanks for the review, Dan!
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.
The Leather and the Essenza sound great. The oud sound different, first I've heard of citrus and oud. Very nice.. thank you sir.
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.
Colonia Club, old version ( green bottle) is my favorite!
You should also give a try to Cedro Di Taormina, the best of the Blu Mediterraneo line with Ginepro Di Sardegna in my opinion!
Yes I've tried it an it's yet another great fresh smell with its own unique character.
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.
I love AdP too, it's my favourite. I own 17 from this house and they all perform fantastically on my skin.
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.
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
hahahaha dat intro is killing me again xD
Fantastic reviews no-nonsense straight to the point
Keep up the good work
Thanks for the video, very helpful. Needed it to help decide which one to make my first ADP buy. Thanks again.
Blind bought Colonia Essenza because of your review and do. It regret it one bit. Beautiful!
Great video. Just picked up Ginepro di Sardinia which I really quite like!
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!
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€/£.
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?
Great video and very informative super presentation. I love Essenza and going to buy, recently sampled and your description sums it up excellently.
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.
Just purchased fico di amalfi at disneyland mate
Thanks for La Traviata as your backdrop! È lei Italiano?
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.
@Lord Charfield. I'm trying to decide on an ADP blind buy... Do you have a particular favorite to recommend? 😊
Great review Smelly!
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.
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
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 :)))
Outstanding job Dan!
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?
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.....
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.
This is also my favorite house. Along with xerjoff and creed and byredo. And tom ford would round out my top 5
Loving your work.
Thanks David!
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
Thanks a lot Jordan.
Hahahahahaha… 1st. I STILL love that Introsong. And 2nd… 3:29min … hahaha these pictures when you mentioned the parfumiers.
Thanks a lot Fronthorse.
I love mirto di Panarea... So refreshing and floral, totally unisex to me
Ah yes that is a great fresh scent and very versatile.
zealot87 I agree.. a go to for me fresh outta the shower.
Colonia Leather, Mandorlo di Sicilia or Fico di Amalfi? What you prefer?
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.
Very informative video.
I recently got Club it's really nice.
Love Club
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.
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.
Intensa, Essenza, and Leather are my favorites from the House.
One of my top niche brands: Nasomatto, Aqua di Parma, Etat Libre d'Orange, Custume National...
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.
For fall/winter i picked up two scents : Colonia Quercia and Colonia Ebano - beautiful woody notes.
Yes those mot recent additions to the ingredients line are ones I must revisit.
MrSmelly1977 I’m waiting for the video about those scents 😉
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.
Acqua di parma quercia is also a nice and unique scent
Great oak moss based scent.
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 .
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.
Try ADP quercia
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?
Mr Smelly!! if you could only have TWO, which ones would you buy!! Help!!!
Is this what I have been smelling around Rome? Like do the majority of italians wear it because if so it brings memories...
just bought thr blu mediterraneo Mandorlo di sicilia and im obsessed
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
Oud is a masterpiece/ my wife loves it as well so that a bonus -:)
Colonia is just a classic have to try that new one tho.
Thanks Kologne. Love to see you review some AdP.
FRESH HOUSE. Great House. BTW I think I participated in your not sober challenge. I can’t remember though, it is December after all.
Fragrance review and Bach's Goldberg Variations. What can you expect more?
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!
Give them a try . Essenza performs really well!
Dan is Acqua di Parma still you favorite niche fragrance house and Colonia Essenza still your favorite fragrance?
Which of the blu line has the better longevity?
babylon reviews fico
Congratulations on 10000 subscribers Dan!
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.
Cedro di Taormina and Ginepro di Sardena have great performances. Fico de Amalfi and Chinotto di liguria just average. I own these ones
Guys try Sandalo, amazing performer and quality scent.
I click on your videos just for the opening skit even when I'm not interested in the perfume. Cheers!
Great video. I ordered Colonia Club a few days ago and it should be arriving soon. Have you smelled that one before?
@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. 😊
@@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
@@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. 😊
@@oldiesgeek454 yeah that's true, I'd probably go to your local Neiman Marcus and try all of them
@@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.
How do they compare to aqua di pino?
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!
Jim R Colonia Leather is just amazing
Dan, according to fragrantica this is a designer house. Who knows? Impossible to get in argentina :-(
Mr Smelly, where do you buy testers from? I’m always thinking that I’ll end up buying a fake 😆
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.
I am anxiously waiting for my Oud and Leather in the mail
The fragances of ADP in Mexico cost like 200 dollars
Mine to , I like colonia essenza best , recently got colonia Intensa love it to death ,
Colonia Intensa is the absolute class.
Fantastic vid Mr. Smelly but truthfully I would prefer you go more in depth with each frag in separate vids. Anyways, cheers! :)
Acqua Di Parma Vignilia is absolutely addicting
Best fragrance House imo too.
The best house period
angel schlesser madera de naranjo
Could you please do a review on this please
Great stuff
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