Acqua di Parma — The Art of Italian Living, Since 1916
Acqua di Parma is an Italian fragrance house founded in Parma in 1916 by Baron Carlo Magnani. Its iconic Colonia — the first Italian Eau de Cologne — was loved by Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. Now part of the LVMH Group, the brand offers fragrances, the Barbiere shaving and beard care line, all made entirely in Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acqua di Parma
What is Acqua di Parma and when was it founded?
Acqua di Parma was founded in 1916 in Parma, Italy by Baron Carlo Magnani. He created Colonia as the first Italian Eau de Cologne — an unusually light and fresh citrus fragrance that became a symbol of Italian elegance. The brand has been part of the LVMH Group since 2001.
What makes Colonia so iconic?
Colonia was created in 1916 with Sicilian citrus, lavender and Bulgarian rose. In the 1930s-1950s it became a symbol of style — Italian tailors would scent their clients' pocket squares with it. Hollywood stars including Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn fell in love with the fragrance.
What fragrance lines does Acqua di Parma offer?
Acqua di Parma offers several collections: Colonia (the classic, with Intensa, Essenza, C.L.U.B. and Futura variants), Blu Mediterraneo (inspired by the Mediterranean coast), Signatures of the Sun (more complex compositions), and Le Nobili (feminine). All fragrances are entirely Made in Italy.
What is the Acqua di Parma Barbiere line?
The Barbiere line (Italian for "barber") launched in 2006 and features shaving and beard care products scented with Colonia. It includes shaving cream, beard wash, beard serum, beard styling cream and handcrafted brushes made in Tuscany.
Why is the yellow colour Acqua di Parma's trademark?
The iconic yellow was inspired by the golden rays of the Italian sun reflecting off the stones of Parma's palazzi. The Art Deco bottle with its black Bakelite cap was designed in the 1930s and has remained unchanged to this day, becoming an instantly recognisable design icon.
What Acqua di Parma products are available at TheTwoBarbers.com?
TheTwoBarbers.com carries selected Acqua di Parma fragrances from the Colonia and Blu Mediterraneo collections, as well as Barbiere shaving and beard care products. All are made entirely in Italy.
Popular Acqua di Parma Categories
- Colonia Fragrances: Colonia, Intensa, Essenza, C.L.U.B., Futura — the iconic citrus collection
- Blu Mediterraneo: Arancia di Capri, Fico di Amalfi, Bergamotto di Calabria — Mediterranean-inspired
- Barbiere: Shaving cream, beard wash, beard serum — scented with Colonia
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