Comments on: He says/She says: Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:44:13 +0000

In reply to Iris. I think I heard a rumor (nothing more) that it was to be discontinued? I do think they did a better job on the Intensa.

By: Iris

Iris — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:23:09 +0000

Great review! I think both viewpoints actually reflect my opinion. Colonia Assoluta would be wonderful on a man, because it is uncommonly fresh and light for many men’s fragrances. But for me, personally (from the female point of view), meh. For women, there are lots of lighter and fresher things out there, and the other components in the fragrance don’t make it unique. For some reason, it makes me think of a masculinized version of Fresh Lemon Sugar.

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:08:52 +0000

In reply to obsernity. I like Intensa better than either of these -- it's worth a shot!

By: obsernity

obsernity — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:32:34 +0000

This one is not unimpressive, from what I’m experiencing from my sample. Smells like a possible future signature note. Might have to try Intensa too.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:11:37 +0000

It does seem odd. Perhaps one of them started it & the other finished it…that does happen from time to time for various reasons.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:10:58 +0000

Assoluta is my favourite amoung colonias. I like the drydown very much.
And what I don't understand is how those two very charismatic perfumers could work together on one project. It's like to ask two poets write one poem.
Anyway I love it.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 19:08:14 +0000

Thanks K!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 18:18:48 +0000

(Hee, Jean Nate and popcorn… heh. Too funny, darlingbuds.)

R, you know I love these he said/she said features. Always a good read, thanks both of you.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 14:14:35 +0000

The packaging is so nicely done, and it definitely made it easier to buy Iris Nobile. But Jean Nate & popcorn, LOL! That is not appealing.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 12:16:03 +0000

there are always so many reasons i want to love a perfume, other than the obvious olfactory ones. “mechant loup” for it's killer name, “jean reno loves you” so i can bite my thumb at the rest of the french-speaking world, and now, it seems i'm not alone in having wanted to love “acqua” for it's packaging. i did not love it, i'm sad to admit, since i ended up with an expensive (duty free or not) bottle. i found that after a mere hour of citrus glory, it faded on my skin into a cross between jean-nate and popcorn. i know!! popcorn! what gives? anyway, i feel betrayed enough to not try “colonia assoluta” until i get a free sample. enter lacan.