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Acqua di Colonia
meets 1709 Original Eau de Cologne.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Bergamot

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with citrus; Eau de cologne leads with citrus. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Colonia bottle
Santa Maria Novella

Acqua di Colonia

Concentration not recorded

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Farina 1709 Original Eau de Cologne bottle
Farina

1709 Original Eau de Cologne

Eau de cologne

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedEau de cologne
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originItalyNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year15331709
Leading accordscitrus · aromatic · fresh spicycitrus · green · fresh spicy
Notes unique to this recordNeroli, Amalfi Lemon, Tangerine, Lavender, Petitgrain, Clove, Rosemary, BenzoinLemon, Herbal Notes, Citron, Lime, Orange, Floral Notes, Grapefruit
Longevity / 52.46 · 112 votes2.46 · 212 votes
Projection / 42.08 · 134 votes1.63 · 225 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Acqua di Colonia

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

1709 Original Eau de Cologne

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed citrus and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Eau de cologne

Start here if the listed citrus and green direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.