Acqua di Parma Colonia....

Hi Rob, If you are looking for a Neroli based or Neroli heavy fragrance then you will find that longevity will always be a problem as it just doesn't keep pace. It's O.K as an opening note the only one I have had and it was only a sample was Neroli by Roja but it is expensive so I'd get a sample first. Bright Neroli by Ferarri is really nice and cheap but again it doesn't last. Incidentally I love Neroli but my wife detests anything heavy on it as she comments I smell like Toilet Duck.
Mugler Cologne has Neroli but also an astringent sourness to the smell I find a little off putting, I'm happy to sell mine cheap if you fancy a bottle. I also have a bottle of bright Neroli which I'd part with. No point wearing it when SWMBO doesn't like it.
 
My favourites are Parfums de Nicolaï or Parfums Berdoues 1902

This is some of my small collection of colognes :)

Parfums de Nicolaï Cologne Cedrat
Parfums de Nicolaï Cologne Sologne
Farina Gegenüber Kölnisch Wasser
Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Guerlain Eau Imperiale
Guerlain Eau du Coq
Lorenzo Villoresi Acqua di Colonia
Chanel Eau de Cologne
Caron Eau de Cologne
Berdoues Extra Vieille no. 444 (Vintage)
Anne de Péraudel Eau de Cologne
Le Couvent des Minimes Eau des Minimes Cologne
Comme des Garçons Cologne: Citrico
Gianfranco Ferré Bergamotto Marino
Institut Tres Bien Cologne à l'Italienne


Parfums Berdoues 1902 Eau de Cologne - Citrus Hesperida, Lavande, Naturelle, Pamplemousse, Tonique, Verveine Yuzu
L'Occitane Eau Universelle
L'Occitane Eau Captivante
L'Occitane Eau Spontanée
Mont St Michel - Ambrée Authentique, Fraîcheur Intense, Naturelle Classique
Bien Etre - Various including Naturelle, Eau de Cologne aux Graines d'Amandier
Cadentia Nature Eau de Cologne
Cadentia Prestige Eau de Cologne

Acqua di Genova Colonia
Acqua di Parma Colonia
Borsari 1870 Acqua Classica


Yardley English Fine Cologne (Vintage)
Penhaligon's Douro Eau de Portugal
Penhaligon's Eau de Cologne
Geo F Trumper Eau de Cologne
DR Harris Arlington Cologne
DR Harris Traditional Cologne
DR Harris Classic Cologne
DR Harris Freshening Cologne
Crabtree & Evelyn Neapolitan Bergamot Eau De Cologne
Askett & English Askett Essential
J&E Atkinson Gold Medal


Aqua de Colonia:
Antonio Miro Colonia
Hierbas de Ibiza
Myrurgia 1916 Aqua de Colonia
Heno de Pravia
Adolfo Dominguez Agua Fresca

The following are very inexpensive:

https://www.cadentia.co.uk
https://www.jardindefrance.fr
http://www.claudegalien.com
http://www.christianlenart.com
http://www.solifa.eu/?p=146&lng=1

Interesting list :)

I notice Penhaligon's Douro on there, to me that smelt (rather strongly) of Brut... Someone expecting refreshing citrus may be in for a shock :D

Castile would be a better bet I'd say... Probably the closest to AdP I've tried (and with superior longevity) but not that much cheaper so I didnt recommend it.
 
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I have just added some additional inexpensive colognes to the collection :)

Le Couvent des Minimes Eau Aimable
Another two Rebul Lime Eau de Cologne - The best Turkish Cologne so far.
Rebul Mandarine Eau de Cologne
 
I've tried my luck again with Colonia today. I went heavy on the trigger this morning (circa 10 sprays) and it's lasting a lot longer and at least I can smell it on myself. I also got an unsolicited compliment from a work colleague this morning, which was nice.

I bought a bottle of Guerlain Eau Du Coq last week (sorry @Rohleder). I've only wore it once but as per usual with anything from the Guerlain house, it's very classy. Performance wise it looks like I'll have to very heavy on the trigger too.
 
Rob, I think you'll have to try some Penhaligon's Castile! I found longevity very good... If you email they should send you a sample for the price of postage (that's what I did last year with hammam.)

I think the longevity problems you're having is due to the fact they are Cologne strength which is rarely any stronger than aftershave... Castile is an EdT ;)
 
Rob, I think you'll have to try some Penhaligon's Castile! I found longevity very good... If you email they should send you a sample for the price of postage (that's what I did last year with hammam.)

I think the longevity problems you're having is due to the fact they are Cologne strength which is rarely any stronger than aftershave... Castile is an EdT ;)

Nice one James. I'll drop Penhaligons an email now.:)
 
Hi Rob, If you are looking for a Neroli based or Neroli heavy fragrance then you will find that longevity will always be a problem as it just doesn't keep pace. It's O.K as an opening note the only one I have had and it was only a sample was Neroli by Roja but it is expensive so I'd get a sample first. Bright Neroli by Ferarri is really nice and cheap but again it doesn't last. Incidentally I love Neroli but my wife detests anything heavy on it as she comments I smell like Toilet Duck.
Mugler Cologne has Neroli but also an astringent sourness to the smell I find a little off putting, I'm happy to sell mine cheap if you fancy a bottle. I also have a bottle of bright Neroli which I'd part with. No point wearing it when SWMBO doesn't like it.
Unless you get the 'perfume-parlour' version of Neroleee Portifeeenoo or whatever they dub it. Lasts pretty decently.
 
Interesting list :)

I notice Penhaligon's Douro on there, to me that smelt (rather strongly) of Brut... Someone expecting refreshing citrus may be in for a shock :D

Castile would be a better bet I'd say... Probably the closest to AdP I've tried (and with superior longevity) but not that much cheaper so I didnt recommend it.
I have had both. I didn't include Castile because as you noted it is a EDT. I did carry it in my travel kit until it ran out to be replaced by Aqua Citra.
 
I was assuming you would be more specific :cool:, anyway Penhaligon's has stores in Outlet Centres so you can get a bottle for around £45.00 instead of £98.00 RRP. Although there are some bargains with online perfume stores too.

I'm at work...in Birmingham.;):p:D
 
I was assuming you would be more specific :cool:, anyway Penhaligon's has stores in Outlet Centres so you can get a bottle for around £45.00 instead of £98.00 RRP. Although there are some bargains with online perfume stores too.

Laffin! Thank you. I'll have a Google. Cheers.:)
 
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