Colonia Ebano Acqua di Parma 2017

This is basicaly a very smart move from the great master parfumeur Francois Demachy.

Which through the skeleton of this Ebano, launched 4 years later, the much praised Dior Tobacolor.
In essence, the perfumes are the same, with a few minor differences:

Tobacolor is centered more on an amber vanilla and a plum-tobacco accord.
While Ebano, on the ebony wood. Both have in common the amber skeleton, labdanum and especially honey, which is the fundamental central element in both perfumes.

Both perfumes take on sticky-resinous undertones, due to the presence of resins and bee honey. However, tobacolor is slightly smokier.
Overall, Demachy has released some masterpieces that deserve their value.
Price-quality ratio - excellent
Generous longevity and beautiful sillage.
I recommend both, especially for a pertinent test!

I really did NOT want to like this fragrance, let alone buy it, but I must capitulate - I surrender. Because Colonia Ebano is a magnificent perfume that has a high potential for addiction.

Why did I not want to like Colonia Ebano? Because of the inflationary release policy of Acqua di Parma: Last year the rather disharmonious Quercia, the year before that the even less appealing Ambra, and now three new releases for men all at once: Pura, Mirra, and now Ebano. Anything else? What’s the deal? It feels a bit like industrial assembly line production and not like niche perfume art. I wondered what could possibly drive the people at Acqua di Parma to do this. Well, at least this year they have two heavyweight contenders with Mirra and especially with Ebano: Mirra is an oriental, hefty scent that belongs to the winter half of the year. The samples are sitting in my perfume shelf waiting.

Colonia Ebano, on the other hand, is not necessarily tied to a specific season, as it is delightfully complex and has significant addictive potential for me: Once applied, I hardly want to take my nose off my arm; I develop a real appetite for more.

Honey plays a dominant role in Colonia Ebano, but it is not cloyingly sweet. Surprisingly, Ebano starts with Petitgrain and bergamot, bringing distinctly citrus-fresh hints reminiscent of the original Colonia. However, these quickly blend very elegantly with a fine, noble honey sweetness. Later, distinctly resinous-woody notes come into play, the citrus freshness fades away, leaving behind a resinous-woody sweetness that lasts long but is never intrusive and never cheap. I smell and taste and can’t get enough of it.

So I have surrendered and purchased Colonia Ebano, and now I am indulging in this wonderful fragrance. I am wearing it even now in the (admittedly not very warm, northern German) summer. It works perfectly; Colonia Ebano is strong, but it doesn’t overwhelm you (or your surroundings). However, I suspect it will feel particularly at home in the autumn. I am already very curious.

Despite this magnificent new release, I could really use a break from the constant new launches. Okay, I am truly grateful for this one, but no brand can hit such a home run every year. It wears off (and costs money!).

So, Acqua di Parma, hold back a little! But if not, then bring us new releases like Colonia Ebano. I fear I would be weak again!

Colonia Ebano may no longer be one of my favorites, but the few lines I wrote months ago are too little to adequately describe this AdP product. Therefore, I decided to elaborate on Ebano a bit more and add to my comment.
First of all: The name of the perfume is misleading, as the focus is indeed on the honey. The scent also unfolds quite linearly.
The honey is dominant from the very beginning and remains clearly discernible throughout. It may be that the other base notes try to mask it, as it comes across rather thick and tamed in its sweetness. This honey note is not overly sugary but rather refined, somewhat nobler, and thus more moderate. This makes the intense opening bearable, as I perceive it as falling into a honey pot. Overall, the honey aspect is well executed.
The typical top notes of Acqua di Parma, with refreshing citrus, which characterize scents like Oud or Leather, seem somewhat subdued here in my opinion. This is a pity as it lacks an important feature, and the Cologne character is not presented as elaborately as usual.
Be that as it may: the honey remains ever-present, soon embraced by woody notes, and I find the scent very wearable, somewhat classic but also demanding, as anyone who wanted ebony must accept that the wood is not the protagonist.
The ebony is certainly noticeable, but figuratively speaking, it feels like freshly polished wood that wants to smell good but cannot because intensely spicy honey has flowed over the furniture. This is unfortunate because the wood notes are indeed fine but simultaneously weak and fragile, which gives the impression that the honey received a more prominent role for this reason.
The H/S doesn't break any records, but Ebano is still perceptible after many hours, albeit weaker. For me, the scent is okay but not suitable for everyday wear; it is too agreeable, too smooth. Generally, you can currently get it as part of the brown series for less money, as it has not been transferred to the black series. So, if you like woody and mild-sweet honey, you should take a look here. Nevertheless, it must be noted that the theme of ebony has only been partially captured.

"I’m just a little black rain cloud, hovering under the honey tree" .. That’s how Pooh must feel when he thinks of Ebano Colonia.

The opening is dominated by honey and more honey, which was very strong in my nose, and I briefly thought, "you still have time to shower." But I wanted to test it properly.
A blessing then set in after about 45 minutes, as patchouli, ebony, and vetiver joined in. In combination with the honey, it's a pleasant mix.

Overall, this fragrance is a gem for anyone who enjoys sweet and cozy scents. I won’t speak ill of it as it has something special about it.
Still, it doesn't make it onto my wish list and will remain as a decant.

It’s just too sticky for me :(

For me, this scent is very spicy!

Despite its spiciness, it brings a wonderful elegance, in my opinion.

However, one must wait a bit for this elegance.

For me, the fragrance develops from "Watch out, I have to sneeze" to "Oh, what are you wearing?" within 1-2 hours.

For those sensitive to pepper or spices, this scent is not for them.

For those seeking a spicy elegance, this is the perfect choice!