Acqua di Parma Colonia Eau de Cologne 100ml — Samuel Ross Yellow Limited Edition is a reimagined version of the house's iconic 1916 Italian cologne, dressed in the Sun_Rise_Yellow flacon designed by British industrial designer Samuel Ross of SR_A studio. The juice inside is the original Colonia recipe — radiant lemon, orange and Calabrian bergamot, lavender, rosemary, verbena and rose, settling on a vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli base — but the bottle has been pared back to its essence in vivid yellow glass and direct-printed lettering.
About Acqua di Parma
Acqua di Parma is the Italian luxury house founded in 1916 in Parma, internationally synonymous with elegant Italian style and the iconic yellow Art Deco Colonia bottle. The house joined the LVMH group in 2001 and remains entirely Italian-made. Colonia, the brand's first and most defining creation, has been worn by figures from Cary Grant and David Niven to Audrey Hepburn — and its packaging has remained almost unchanged for over a century.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Lemon, Orange, Calabrian Bergamot
- Heart: Lavender, Rosemary, Verbena, Rose
- Base: Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli
Olfactory family: Citrus Aromatic | Launched: 1916 (Colonia) / 2023 (Samuel Ross Limited Edition) | Gender: Unisex
The story behind the Samuel Ross Yellow edition
Samuel Ross, British designer and founder of streetwear label A-COLD-WALL*, was invited by Acqua di Parma to reinterpret the Colonia bottle for its Limited Edition series in 2023. Released through SR_A, his London-based industrial design studio, the collaboration produced three vivid colourways — Sun_Rise_Yellow, Grass_Blade_Green and Ultra_Orange — with the traditional paper label removed in favour of lettering printed directly onto the glass. Ross described the process as "peeling back the layers" to reveal the essence of the brand.
Who it's for
Genuinely unisex — equally at home on men and women who prefer understated, polished freshness over loud modern compositions. It's a year-round wear that comes alive in spring and summer, ideal for daytime, office and warm-weather travel. The Samuel Ross edition adds a collector's-piece appeal for fans of design and contemporary art-collaboration packaging.
How to wear it
Spray onto pulse points — wrists, neck and the base of the throat — from around 15 cm away. As an Eau de Cologne, expect bright projection in the first one to two hours and a soft skin scent for three to five hours total. Reapplication during the day is part of the traditional Eau de Cologne ritual.
Specifications
- Size: 100ml
- Concentration: Eau de Cologne
- Gender: Unisex
- Brand: Acqua di Parma
- Edition: Samuel Ross Sun_Rise_Yellow Limited Edition (2023)
- Made in: Italy
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