Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura: released in 2017, citrus, ozonic and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura dupe we found is John Varvatos Artisan Blu — 84% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $160 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Varvatos Artisan Blu | 84% | about $35* (−78%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Phebo Belo Pomelo | 81% | about $20 (−87%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Natura Energia Flor de Gengibre e Tangerina | 79% | about $25 (−84%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Molton Brown Orange & Bergamot | 77% | about $55 (−66%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Mancera Wave Musk | 75% | about $80 (−50%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
Offers a similarly crisp, aromatic citrus profile that evokes the clean and breezy character of Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,371 community ratings.
Captures the bright, zesty citrus essence found in Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura with a refreshing and light-hearted feel.
It shares its citrus, musky and fresh spicy accords with Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 251 community ratings.
Provides a vibrant, citrus-forward experience that mirrors the clean and uplifting aromatic qualities of Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 131 community ratings.
Focuses on the same bright, sun-drenched citrus notes that define the opening of Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura, opens on Orange and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 119 community ratings.
Leans into the clean, musky, and ozonic territory that gives Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura its signature airy freshness.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and musky accords with Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 891 community ratings.
Phebo Belo Pomelo, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura.
Mancera Wave Musk, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura.
John Varvatos Artisan Blu, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura itself sells from $65.79 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — John Varvatos Artisan Blu saves you about $185 a year against Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Mancera Wave Musk comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-05.