Top Notes 
Bergamot
Blood orange
Lemon
Heart Notes 
Orange blossom
Rosemary
White thyme
Ylang-ylang
Base Notes 
Aromatic woods
Cedarwood
Tonka bean
White musk
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Neroli at its best
Once again, an overlooked fragrance from the far too overlooked house of Acqua del Garda. I like these Northern Italians because I find that they deliver high-quality, relaxed, largely niche fragrances without going overboard on price. They are also not overly ambitious, but rather unexcited and deliver what is stated on the packaging in a very decent manner.
This time, not so much. Actually, Neroli Portofino leggiero or Colonia Essenza light should be here, at least in the fragrance pyramid, Neroli should appear prominently. But it does not, and what I primarily smell is the not-so-new combination of Neroli and orange blossom. Like a classic deluxe refreshing wipe.
Colonia Mea is then quickly described: It starts with a real flash of Neroli-orange blossom freshness, and in the first fifteen minutes, it is in a truly intoxicating extent. Wonderfully imaginable in Italy at temperatures beyond 35 degrees. So at the moment in Northwest Germany, not really fitting, but by no means less refreshing. A certain Mediterranean-like woodiness with hints of rosemary and thyme comes in after about half an hour, adding more core before Tonka softens and smooths everything out.
Colonia Mea only offers limited longevity and sillage. It is, after all, a light, summery Eau de Cologne that wants to be reapplied and, due to the moderate price, can be.
Colonia Mea certainly does not deserve an originality award, nor does it strive for one. But for those looking for a classic Neroli Eau de Cologne and especially for financial reasons do not want to reach for Acqua di Parma or, in the end, Tom Ford, they should give Acqua del Garda a try.
You may not get exactly what is stated in the fragrance pyramid, but at least you get it at its best.
This time, not so much. Actually, Neroli Portofino leggiero or Colonia Essenza light should be here, at least in the fragrance pyramid, Neroli should appear prominently. But it does not, and what I primarily smell is the not-so-new combination of Neroli and orange blossom. Like a classic deluxe refreshing wipe.
Colonia Mea is then quickly described: It starts with a real flash of Neroli-orange blossom freshness, and in the first fifteen minutes, it is in a truly intoxicating extent. Wonderfully imaginable in Italy at temperatures beyond 35 degrees. So at the moment in Northwest Germany, not really fitting, but by no means less refreshing. A certain Mediterranean-like woodiness with hints of rosemary and thyme comes in after about half an hour, adding more core before Tonka softens and smooths everything out.
Colonia Mea only offers limited longevity and sillage. It is, after all, a light, summery Eau de Cologne that wants to be reapplied and, due to the moderate price, can be.
Colonia Mea certainly does not deserve an originality award, nor does it strive for one. But for those looking for a classic Neroli Eau de Cologne and especially for financial reasons do not want to reach for Acqua di Parma or, in the end, Tom Ford, they should give Acqua del Garda a try.
You may not get exactly what is stated in the fragrance pyramid, but at least you get it at its best.
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