Acqua Di PARMA Review | GBUUO

[@BeautyMeow]

I am freakishly obsessed with the Blue Mediterraneo line. They are all such stunning frags perfect year round for me!

[@MaxForti]

amazing line for sure!

[@miracleman.]

Love them as well

[@SG-wj2qj]

They're very fresh, bit of citrus and clean scents, for the summer. You might like Atelier colognes line of fragrances. They are along thr same lines.

[@mrfragranceparis]

They're great but unfortunately they don't last at all

[@Rr23dd]

Colonia Essenza is the only one from this house that I own and it’s perfect to my nose. Also, the dry down is so, so good. Great review!

[@mikecapalungan]

Would you say it’s a good blind buy? I’ve liked scents like artisan pure, Dior homme cologne, Dior Sauvage, Tom Ford azure lime, Blvgari Aqua amara

[@PiggiHiggi]

@@mikecapalungan 100% blind buy safe

[@jstacks444]

@@PiggiHiggi is it soapy

[@PiggiHiggi]

@@jstacks444 it is soapy but not like say a prada fragrance. it’s citrusy, bright & clean & super versatile. It’s very similair to neroli portofino & i would say it’s impossible to dislike. My wife & daughter love the smell of this on me i have over 80 fragrances but if i had to keep just one....

[@lordcharfield]

@@mikecapalungan oh yes! It’s probably the safest blind buy out there and it’s beautiful………perfect!

[@puretruth3sixty]

....absolutely agree with you....Colonia Intensa is the class!!!

[@TheMrbeasely]

I own Essenza and the original Colonia. I like them both, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be Essenza. A fantastic spring and summer scent. I love the opening and dry down. A great fresh and clean smelling scent suitable for casual or formal wear.

[@otis83]

Thanks for the review, Max! I have 7 from this house. Really like them. Their Oud scent is unique and fantastic!

[@MaxForti]

Agreed!

[@robes08]

One of the brands that I need to get back into, own only 4 fragrances from the brand, need to double that asap! Thanks Max

[@fdvcdhbcfj7599]

You cover a lot of Info in a short period of time. And you always talk about the things I want to hear about the fragrance. Thanks for being thorough and informative, from one New Englander to another

[@MaxForti]

Thanks Michael, I appreciate the support!

[@Longshore79]

Colonia Intensa, essenza, and leather are my favorites from the house.

[@SuperDare83]

i love colonia essenza, really classy

[@rafaelbalarezo4059]

This is your signature Max!! I was looking forward to watch another one, I hope you can make more of these, thank you so much because I love this house which its very underrated in our community. Thanks for sharing.

[@frankkatsaros8600]

AdP Colonia got me started in my fraghead journey.... own Essenza, Oud, Club, Arancia, and best of the flankers, Leather. All in all my favourite house. Gave AdP Colonia gift sets to my bridal party. Will forever be a special house to me.

[@ritankarsasmal380]

these series r so helpful...through these we get to have overall impression of different offerings from a house n so we can try some of them n decide whether to go for a bottle or not, thanks to u :)

[@Analog_Photographer]

Love this house - great review. I own 4 fragrances from the line - Colonia, Essenza, Assoluta & Querceria. My favorite is Essenza, but I wear them all. The Querceria is not worn as much but that may change in the fall-winter. This house Definitely produces a more professional lineup... they all work well in an office setting - no fragrance bombs here.

[@zamenfarhan368]

Great review and very elegantly done! I was wondering if they changed the cap for the colonia intensa from wooden to goldish color. I can find the colonia intensa but it looks different. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks

[@Nathan-sd8tn]

Excellent video. I've recently been sampling a lot of the offerings from Acqua di Parma, and I have to say that this house has become my favorite over Creed. I absolutely love Essenza and Assoluta

[@Speciation_net]

Hi Max. I like your videos. I think the GBUUO concept is a good one. But sometimes you it feels like you are forced to give out an bad or ugly when you actually think highly of fragrance. Rather than reviewing fragrances from a single house it would be be fun to apply the concept to a specific style of fragrance. You could pick spicy orientals and tell us the GBUUO. Just an idea!

[@sethxtekken]

I own note de colonia IV , i think the uniquness of this acqua di parma , im really happy with acqua other fragrances they are just so so creative

[@GauthierChateau]

Colonia essenza is one of my all time favourites. Really appreciate Colonia Oud Concentree too.

[@MarcosJ-mq4lk]

What a refreshing change.....Great reviewer...massively different to the usual norm..

[@jhors7777]

Thanks for posting this Max!

[@jamieharper2554]

Is that David Niven? 100% agree with Intensa, I use it all year round.

[@lordcharfield]

My top 5 in no particular order are Colonia, Essenza, Intensa, Colonia Club and Colonia Oud.

[@ValyrianCode]

I'm new to the Acqua di Parma lines, I've got only Colonia Essenza and Bu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri and they're amazingly good. Thanks to this video, I've just ordered for Colonia Club and Colonia Assoluta.

[@dachucktaylor1]

Cedro di Taormina is the best one imo

[@miguelchavez5521]

Great Review Max, Love this house. Most Underrated in my opinion is Quercia. Sexy, blend of citus and the Oakmoss with a velet smoothness to it. Give it a try a Neiman Marcus.

[@jamescooper4700]

Have you checked out any of the new releases? I smelled Colonia Ebano and I found it very unique and inviting.

[@mdo5121]

CONGRATS on 15,000 subscribers....well earned

[@MaxForti]

thanks Michael, I appreciate it! :)

[@PsychedelicPigeon]

I have colonia intensa it's a beast!

[@redneckgent.7139]

Love the GBUUO series. Keep it up.

[@jaciradasilva3657]

Great Video Max!

[@bryanjeffers3859]

I really enjoy Mirto di Panarea. Smells great on me. On my skin I definitely get more aquatic and less floral. Great fragrance for summer. Love this house. Your picks are great.

[@davidkade4370]

Colonia 1916, Mandorlo (My wife’s favorite), and Eight and Bob are all I wear. I found Acqua di Parma by accident in 2000, and I’ve been a devotee ever since.

[@lionheart6294]

I really like he house of aqua di Parma they smell very well blended

[@Ap-ix9qr]

Fico di Amalfi is the best of the house

[@robwhiff3411]

My brother loves this house definitely a more mature line of fragrance , great take on this house Max...

[@MaxForti]

thanks Rob

[@plasmichoneytrip]

Could you do a review on Chinotto di Liguria?

[@anonymous-e1y]

Is fico di amalfi the best one for the spring/summer of the blue line?

[@ayazmalik5260]

For sure 😀❤️

[@RichMitch]

Great video, One of the most underrated houses Imo. I've got mandorlo di Sicilia and colonia essenza. I'm looking at getting colonia leather and/or oud. Smelled colonia club other day for the first time and fancied that too!

[@MaxForti]

very underrated house indeed!

[@drakeforte5]

I agree on the intensa, very classy and elegant. Someone described as a person who smells like he owns a multi million dollar yacht - its wealthy smelling.

[@descampsf]

Thanks. Great video as usual! Ended up buying four from this house thanks to you! :-)

[@43JKM]

Great video but what’s the name of the underrated one???

[@farismadani3191]

I own only Ginepro di Sardegna, please make another GBUUO from the Signature of the Sun collection!

[@randywatson8347]

A friend of mine, she's from Milan, used to buy the yellow line for her father. I might try it out.

[@ha3we]

Great video , please also write the names of the fragnances in the description also ,thank you !

[@ericnelson4651]

Oud is great..Mirto di Panarea smells like posh shave soap on me which is nice, and just got essenza and very happy with it!

[@nigelgomez3668]

Awesome review... My fav is colonia intense too... And second best being essenza ✌️

[@jayjay-mv9fk]

Hello there really loved your video on aqua di parma fragrances so helpful thank you for taking the time to explain the different types could you please also do the black bottle ones thanks

[@robertc9155]

Nice thorough review of the house Max!

[@MaxForti]

Thanks

[@lancerichardmorton1981]

Excellent review. I own 2 ADP and will need to buy more, they really are fantastic. Cheers.

[@Francisyrah]

I love Ambra. What are your thoughts on it?

[@omarmiz]

Love it. It's so underrated. Gives me great energy every time I smell it

[@JosueRamirezBarraza]

favorite frag from this house is colonia oud. Its a true beast and compliment getter

[@MaxForti]

Definitely a great one

[@federanger]

is it just me or most of the line except for colonia oud dont really proyect alot , ive tried lots of them smell great but poor proyection and longevity .

[@waltherP99BG]

Fico di Amalfi,Mandorlo di Sicilia and Bergamotto di Calabria is what i got from Acqua di Parma atm , but i really want to try the 2 new fragrances Colonia Mirra and Colonia Ebano.

[@jeffgiguere8599]

waltherP99BG I haven't tried Mirra yet but I own Ebano. Very woodsy with a strong pepper note in the opening.

[@caragon2]

ADP Fico Di Amalfi is too feminine & dated to me. Maybe the Jasmine note is why. I ordered the decant through Scentbird and I am leery of ordering anymore from the ADP line. Do you guys know if any of the ADP Blue line is similar to Tom Fords Mandarino Di Amalfi or more of a Neroli type?

[@DarthJabba504]

Essenza is similar to TF Neroli Portofino

[@aniteivlad]

Thanks Max, love these type of videos :) Good job!

[@MaxForti]

thanks

[@benjackson1350]

Max is there anything that IS Arancia di Capri but with more longevity? I love the scent but want more (like Aventus more).. is there anything out there like that..?

[@Agerskiold]

What a Great House 👌🏼 love the blu Cedro, Intenso, the Leather and the Oud - the Oud is so intense & the orange part is absolutely great - a true beast. Colonia Club is very pungent green & minty Essenza reminds me of TF Portefino ;) Thank you for the review 👍🏼🇩🇰

[@mrfragranceparis]

Max can you give again names of better sweet Bergamot fragrances as I love the acqua di parma one yet it doesn't last at all

[@vindicator75]

Great video. What is the most complimented?

[@vzkmqz]

What exactly does "easy to wear" mean in a cologne?

[@MrClive666]

Hi Max, what do you think of ADP colonia Mirra?

[@voltigeur1850]

The Assoluta (released 2003) was lovely. SO sad it was discontinued. The newest one from the Blu Med line, Chinotto di Liguria is rather nice. The Bergamotto di Calabria and the Mirto di Panarea are my favourites from the Blu Med line. For Bergamot in general you should try the Monotheme Bergamotto and The Different Company Bergamote.

[@masterinnocent2728]

Please help me have you smelt cedro di taromina by ADP People say it resembles bleu de chanel edp Is there a big difference between how they smell or is it very identical?

[@gov6754]

MAX is Assoluta still available or discontinued?Thanks sir.

[@aaronvelazquez5599]

I really love Neroli Portofino and Costa Azzura by Tom Ford. Which one out of all of these do you think smells the most similar or even better? i don't really have the money now to afford the TF ones yet.

[@blackghostinwhitesmoke2089]

Aaron Velázquez In my opinion none are the same. all beautiful! Costa Azzurza is honestly my favourite!.

[@brian95240]

@@blackghostinwhitesmoke2089 I completely agree with that. Costa Azzura is amazing!

[@mrfragranceparis]

Colonia Essenza is like Portofino Neroli and smells better and more intense

[@sanjayshah4072]

Hi Max great video. Which one is best among ADP INTENSA OR ABSOLUTA.

[@dailywatch1465]

Intensa

[@betterbe_]

What is the difference between the colonia and Pura I bought the colonia and find it very strong... Have the iris one which I stopped wearing for the same reason... Really want to find something which sits well on my skin from this brand

[@FilipMorris21]

Mirto di panarea is amazing!

[@troysmythe6315]

I really appreciate your GBUUOs. I'm totally stealing the handkerchief spray idea. The word "acqua" has always put me off of this house. My skin already has trouble with longevity. What's longevity like on the blue line offerings? I do like vanilla and almond combos. I'll have to try Colonia Intensa. Great vid!

[@tileukhanurdaulet]

Hi Max, could you please describe that ginepro little more? I love Gucci Pour Homme II, but go 10-15 sprays everytime I wear it😭

[@thaithuannguyen9319]

1. Cedro 2 & 3. Intensa and Leather

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

I have a question for Max or any other experienced fragheads. I have Colonia Essenza, and love the performance but I di find it a bit too floral/feminine sometimes. I'm looking for an Acqua Di Parma that is less floral, more masculine with the same kind of performance that Essenza has. I've read a pretty good amount or reviews and there seems to be opinions of performance issues with the Blue line. I'm usually drawn to spicy and sweet but really appreciate the super clean vibe of Essenza. Thank you in advance.

[@tbnzet]

You might want to try Colonia Intensa.

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

@@tbnzet Thank you, I will get a sample.

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

@@tbnzet You were right, sampled it and bought it. Great stuff Thank you

[@tbnzet]

@Tatted 1969 You’re welcome. Good to know you like it :)

[@itsranonsiriwattanakosol4007]

Great Opinion! I really love TF's Oud Wood so muuch do you think i would love ADP colonia oud too ? there is no ADP store in Thailand so i gotta blind buy it soon. i would love to hear your comparison on Colonia Oud and Oud Wood

[@blackghostinwhitesmoke2089]

Itsranon Siriwattanakosol i don't think the smell the same TF is the winner.

[@brian95240]

Also try a decant or sample of Thameen- Carved Oud. It is a more niche version of Oud Wood. Many prefer it after trying it out.

[@manfredkrepskyz.3474]

Sorry i think the first colonia genre came with eau.....de Cologne. Yes, Kolnisch Wasser 18th century, 4711. Water from the city of Cologne in Germany.

[@kirkham1681]

Oud is my favourite beast mode

[@tacv]

Many people praise colonia essenza, but I personally don't like it at all. It reminds me of bug spray or medicinal soap. Now Colonia I am a huge fan of, for sure one of my all time favourite.. Fico di Amalfi is really nice. Colonia Intensa have nice opening, but the drydown is a let down. Although nice (but nothing special) it becomes a very soft powdery resin like smell. Others I also liked are Rosa Nobile and Lilly of the Valley. Just ok are Arancia di Capri, Colonia Club, Bergamotto Di Calabria, Mirto di Panarea, Chinotto Di Liguria, Quercia, Yuzu and Colonia Pura. Didn't like at all Colonia Essenza and Cipresso di Toscania.

[@clintharrington1122]

I only have Essenza, which one should I get next?

[@nealfrancis5083]

I own colonia essenza and Colonia Intensa, need to get into the blue ones as I can’t wear neroli portofino anymore as all private blends burn my neck area , Oud Wood is ok as I can spray my wrists a d clothes but the fresh ones need to be on skin , which would you recommend max to replace Neroli portofino

[@DarthJabba504]

Essenza. Similar

[@StrykerForge]

Great video as always Max. Thank you.

[@MaxForti]

Thanks

[@MrMigueldora32]

What about the Myrrh?

[@MaxForti]

Hey Mike, I hear its great. I'm trying to get a bottle...

[@MrMigueldora32]

Max Forti cool I’m About to get one so I let you know... but if you got unit first please let me know what you’ll think...

[@jamaalgumbs6474]

I have the oud 2019 reformation is it any different then Colonia oud ?

[@Sig.Valter]

Great video! My compliments!!

[@louiscaeiroramos8051]

Colonia Intensa and Colonia Essenza are the best.

[@sanjayshah5182]

Nice video Max. If I want to buy just two fragrance from. this house which one you recommend.

[@MaxForti]

just two: I'd say Oud for the cooler days and Colonia Intensa for warmer days!

[@TommoC123]

Love the bergamont but it only lasts like 10min

[@ryanhuerta1024]

Great job Max, for me the Ugly is Colonia Club, the bad would be mostly the Mediterranean blue bottle line based purely on the lack of performance. Overrated for me is the Essenza as I find it to be nice, but there are so many other barbershop scents I would prefer over it. Colonia would be the the Good. It has passed the test and remains as one of the best all time citrus scents ever. Really timeless to me. Underrated would be Intensa. It is probably the best performer in the line and it can we worn 365 days a year.

[@nick177th]

I agree with your 'ugly' selection Ryan. Not a fan of that one.

[@MaxForti]

Thanks for sharing Ryan

[@TheKonducta]

I Love This Line.. Colonia Essenza & Ginepro di Sardegna is My personal Favorites

[@MaxForti]

both are amazing!

[@miavonni]

How did you do that? the paint on the wall behind you is the same color as your skin!? lol jk,, I just subscribed. I like you reviews, you do the research I appreciate, Thank you.

[@MaxForti]

Thanks Brian, I appreciate it.

[@youtouboutso]

i love acqua di parma i have many perfumes in my collection,colonia essenza is my signature scent but i must say the blue medditeraneo line is a totally waste of money.except fico di amalfi which is the only i would buy again all the rest are super synthetic,low quality for this high price and most important they have veeeery low longevity and sillage

[@hajeansonne]

fantastic overview! I have got my eye on a couple of these

[@MaxForti]

Thanks Hayley

[@salgeno2849]

ESSENEZA is my only bottle

[@solitudeguard5688]

I prefer Tom Ford, but Colonia is a stunningly beautiful scent.

[@Football614]

Which one by them is best?

[@DarylSawatzky]

You're saying PARA Naya, but it's spelled PANA-Rea ?

[@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz9]

I've not tried them all but i love 10:10

[@mdo5121]

LOVE these House overviews....by the way i think you may have meant the actor David Niven not Neemen

[@MaxForti]

Thanks - that's true: David Niven! :)

[@nickgee7291]

Great vid!!!

[@caramel8875]

Max - Colonia Intensa is one of my absolute favourite scents; it's sheer class! You and Raj from 8rk7 are the only reviewers who give this frag love. Is the prestige edition juice different to the regular?

[@MaxForti]

thanks, the juice is the same, just different presentation!

[@hasib1625]

Nice one Max. I miss these videos. Really enjoyed this. If you have a good amount of bottles, can you please do The Good The Bad of Xerjoff Atelier Dua Thanks

[@MaxForti]

thanks, I will definitely be doing more videos on this series as time permits!

[@Inothanks171]

Unrated is Club sad to see discontinued. Good is the OG Colonia