Artisan Blu
meets Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Bergamot · Cedar · Patchouli
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic; Concentration not recorded leads with citrus. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  John Varvatos Artisan BluConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Acqua di Parma Acqua di Parma Colonia PuraConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Italy |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Leading accords | aromatic · fresh spicy · citrus | citrus · ozonic · aromatic |
| Notes unique to this record | Basil, Lavender, Chayote, Bitter Orange, Geranium, Palmarosa, Orange Blossom, Clary Sage, Iris, Pine, Pistachio, Tamarisk | Ozonic notes, Orange, Petitgrain, Narcissus, Jasmine Sambac, Coriander, White Musk |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.81 · 834 votes | 2.92 · 783 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.02 · 913 votes | 1.99 · 878 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.
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.
Artisan Blu
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura
Eau de cologne · US listing
Alcohol denat., Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate
Source: Acqua di Parma official US product page · Checked 2026-09-22 · Formula reference 20506
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 verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed aromatic and fresh spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed citrus and ozonic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.