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As a part of Acqua di Parma Ingredient
Collection Colonia Ambra is supposed to be dedicated to precious materials of
amber or ambergris. Ambergris is very rare whale vomit, which under the
influence of the sea and sun is transformed to the beautiful musky and salty
odor. Of course, there is not enough of real ambergris to meet the demand of the
perfume industry, and the synthetic molecules are used instead. Although it is
marketed as the celebration of the most precious and luxurious ingredient,
Colonia Ambra is an ode to Ambroxan, a synthetic ambergris molecule. All I can
sense on my skin is strong synthetic musky, salty and fresh odor. Nothing
natural or rare, just one-dimensional musky odor with shady woody and oudy
nuances. Like a slight, airy evolution of older Colonia Oud. I was really shocked that Acqua di Parma
released their own version of Dolce & Gabbana Intenso. I expected some
lighter, ambery gentleman's cologne. Colonia Ambra is one of my biggest fragrance
disappointing. Simply, not recommended synthetic entity.
Longevity / Projection
Average (5-7 hours) / Average
Suggested wearing
Spring and summer / Business or evening
Alternatives
Dolce & Gabbana Intenso – a cheaper
and more successful marine fragrance
Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud – a woody
twin brother
Pros
Safe to wear
Cons
Not amber or ambergris
Strong synthetic nature
Linear and unimaginative
Price
Rating
3 / 10
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