Formula #387*** Dupe of Colonia Oud

 Formula #387 *** Dupe of  Colonia Oud by Acqua di Parma

Colonia Oud is a refined blend of classic elegance and rich, woody depth.

If you’re not familiar with Colonia Oud, here is a brief history and introduction.

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Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud.  A marriage of old-world elegance and exotic mystery, this fragrance is an ode to refinement, but with a bold, unexpected twist. First unveiled in 2012, it is a jewel in the crown of Acqua di Parma’s iconic Colonia collection—a scent that took tradition and infused it with the intrigue of the faraway East.

It opens with the sparkling, sunlit freshness of Calabrian citrus—a burst of orange and bergamot so radiant, it feels as though you’ve stepped into an Italian garden at dawn. But there’s something more here, something darker waiting beneath that bright beginning.

Enter the oud. Rich, resinous, and complex, it brings an air of mystery to Colonia’s classic elegance. It’s deep and smoky, almost meditative, but perfectly balanced by the lightness of the citrus. This is not a heavy oud; it’s an oud reimagined, tamed, and refined to fit seamlessly into the world of Acqua di Parma.

The dry down is where Colonia Oud truly reveals its depth. Warm, earthy cedarwood and the soft embrace of sandalwood wrap around the oud, tempering its intensity and lending the composition a velvety smoothness. A touch of musk lingers, intimate and skin-like, as if the fragrance has become a part of you.

When it was released, Colonia Oud was a revelation. Acqua di Parma had taken their timeless Colonia DNA—a scent synonymous with Italian sophistication—and dared to push it into new territory. It was bold, but never brash. It honored the heritage of Colonia while embracing the allure of something entirely different.

You can get your Formula #387 here.

You can sample Formula #387 here.