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ACQUA DI PARMA
THE VOYAGES OF COLONIA
The pleasure of travelling, of taking the necessary time to savour the spirit of a place.
Like all great travellers, Colonia deeply explores other worlds and traditions. Each
new departure is a discovery. A sensory journey in search of the most rare and original
essences, of ingredients that tell the story of an atmosphere, a vision of beauty, a way
of life. It is upon return from each stop on the voyage that the real adventure starts.
To make that rare and precious ingredient one’s own in a spirit of renewal, to imagine
brand new compositions where Colonia retains its distinct identity, but is enriched with
unexpected facets. The result is a collection of sophisticated and evocative fragrances.
Ingredient Collection. A travel diary of aromas, always open to new discoveries and
fascinating combinations.
Colonia traces its map along the routes of time and space. From its trip to the
Middle East, Colonia captures the sensory opulence of Agarwood oil, giving life to
the mysterious and sensual notes of Colonia Oud. A fragrance that combines the
essence that is a symbol of the rich Arab civilisation of perfumes combined with the
entirely Italian freshness of Colonia. Returning to Italy, the pleasure of spending time
in antique artisan workshops, where, surrounded by the scent of leather, objects and
accessories that express the sense of the Tuscan roots and tradition are created. It is
from this intense aroma that Colonia Leather was born. Again, the desire to travel to
faraway places, along the Silk Road, where the personality of Colonia joins the refined
sensuality of ambergris to create Colonia Ambra. From here, two new Italian stops
along the journey, rich in stories to tell. Piedmont, its noble families, a symbolic tree
and a precious and vital ingredient which has inspired Colonia Quercia. Then Milan
and its most hidden corners. The secret cabinetmaking workshops, the smell of the
most precious wood from which Colonia Ebano is inspired. The momentum toward
distant horizons returns irresistibly. Through deserts and mountains, Colonia meets the
intoxicating intensity of an ancient ingredient which creates Colonia Mirra.