Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato
by Acqua di Parma
A still life editorial celebrating 110 years of the storied Italian Maison.
To mark 110 years of Acqua di Parma, this editorial turns its lens to Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato, the Maison’s celebratory reinterpretation of its iconic Colonia.
Silk scarves, campaign newsprint and illustrated postcards frame the bottle in a series of still lifes. Glass, colour and texture meet in compositions that echo the effortless elegance at the heart of Acqua di Parma’s Italian arte di vivere.
Introducing
Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato
More than a century after the creation of its first fragrance, Acqua di Parma continues to revisit the spirit of Colonia through new interpretations. Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato arrives as part of the Maison’s 110-year anniversary - a fragrance that reflects both heritage and contemporary craft.
At its centre is a remarkable harvest of Ylang-Ylang from the Madagascan island of Nosy Be. The flower lends warmth and softness to the composition, enriching the bright citrus character that has long defined the Colonia family. Notes of bergamot, blood orange and grapefruit bring freshness at the opening, while aromatic touches and deeper woods provide balance and structure.
The release forms part of a wider anniversary moment for the brand. In the campaign titled The Art of Living Italian, Acqua di Parma returns to Parma - the city where the Maison was founded - presenting a cinematic portrait of everyday Italian life. Actor Michael Fassbender appears alongside Sabrina Impacciatore in a series of scenes that explore rituals, conversation, and the pleasure found in slowing down.
Across more than a century, Acqua di Parma has remained closely tied to this philosophy of living well: an approach where refinement and simplicity sit comfortably side by side. Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato continues that tradition, offering another chapter in the story of a fragrance that has come to represent Italian elegance.
Produced by The Guide.