Colonia Essenza by Acqua di Parma

The typical Eau de Cologne citrus and orange blast in the top note is delightful, and a bit different from the standard version. The drydown is less floral, and the lily if the valley in the background very nice. Aft6er the opening I get a fresh-ish green undertone. 

 

The sillage is adequate as is the projection.  Alas the longevity is not great on my skin, and after two hours it is gone; but this is not so unusual for an Eau de Cologne.

 

The absence of the rose basenote makes it a bit more a run-of-the-mill Cologne than the classic version.  Note the absence of any major bergamot component on me in this Cologne.

 

3.25/5