After I recently tested Note di Colonia III (and as I said back then, it really doesn’t matter what the testing order is. Yes, I started with III and am now testing I and then eventually II :DD), I naturally wanted to share my thoughts on the remaining fragrances,… uh, I meant to comment, which brings us to Colonia I now.
Aside from that, I find Acqua di Parma to be a great brand. Even though not all the fragrances are outstanding, I still like most of them and they come in beautiful bottles (to a dear friend: No, no, I don’t just like this brand because of the bottles :D *sigh*).
Well, let’s get to the fragrance. The Note di Colonias are, by the way, special fragrances, which is also noticeable in the high price. Whether the scent is worth that price remains to be seen…
The Scent:
Hmm, the scent has something. The top note smells very nice with citrus fragrances. The bergamot is very zesty and refreshing, but in my opinion, it smells more like oranges than bergamot. But maybe that’s just how it seems because the scent mixes with the neroli.
Shortly after, you can also smell the slightly bitter lavender, which fits well with the fragrance and gives it a somewhat classic touch. There’s also a very faint sweet note, but I’m not quite sure where it comes from. Violets are not very noticeable, and roses are only faintly present in the background.
In the base, it remains citrusy with lavender notes, while a strong cedar comes into play. The patchouli, on the other hand, is less detectable.
The Sillage and Longevity:
For a citrus fragrance, the sillage is good, but that might also be due to the classic touch that makes the scent project a bit better than some other citrus fragrances. However, that doesn’t mean it leaves a great scent trail. For that, it is still a bit too weak.
The longevity is about five to six hours at most, which is rather on the low side, but sufficient for spring/summer.
The Bottle:
The bottle is tall, rectangular, and has a thicker glass bottom. On the front, there’s a label with the name and logo. At the neck, you can also see the brand name and logo on a label or fabric. The cap is clear and looks like an umbrella or sun hat.
A simple, yet beautiful and above all large bottle.
The scent is great, no question about it. Anyone looking for something fresh, but also somewhat (barbershop-like) classic, is in the right place here, as the fragrance fulfills both mentioned "requirements," smells good, and is reasonably above average in longevity. In contrast to Note di Colonia III, the scent is not spicy and therefore comes across as really fresh, making it especially suitable for spring and summer. Of course, you can wear it in autumn if you want, as the longevity isn’t too short, but it will still be too weak for the colder days. By the way, I think the scent smells quite masculine and therefore should suit men better than women.
But now I have to get to my "but." I rated the scent an 8.0. It really smells good, aaaand: It resembles other Acqua di Parma fragrances quite a bit, especially the classic Colonia, which also comes across as citrusy fresh and a bit classic. That wouldn’t be so bad in itself, but this fragrance costs about 350 euros (for 150 mL).
Given that it is quite similar to other Acqua di Parma fragrances and is not particularly outstanding in itself, the price seems quite high to me. With an average price of 70-100 euros (for 75-100 mL), one might consider purchasing it, but 350… honestly, it’s not worth that to me.
Well, that’s something everyone has to decide for themselves. Whoever gets it will, of course, receive it in a beautiful bottle, and the packaging also looks elegantly made (the surface felt like suede… but I’m not sure, I could only touch it briefly :D).
In short: Beautiful scent, but too high a price.
Top Notes 
Bergamot
Neroli
Heart Notes 
Violet
Rose
Lavender
Base Notes 
Cedarwood
Patchouli
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