Best Acqua di Parma knockoff

[AZBronco]

I'm not sure if this is the right place for this thread--I probably could put it under aftershaves or soaps, too. Anyway, I really like AdP--it reminds me of the barbershop my dad took me to as a kid. However--there's no getting around the fact that it's pretty expensive. It's only $60 on Amazon, but I have my doubts on that being real...

Anyway, what knockoff is closest to the real thing? I currently have Razorock XXX soap and love the scent, but it dries my skin. I've had Stirling Piacenza and like the soap better, but the scent is a little different than XXX. I know there's also Fine Italian Citrus but I haven't been able to try that, yet. Any others? Are the EdC or aftershave splashes from any of these artisans closer to AdP than others?

I know the ultimate answer is "if that's the scent you want, then spend the money and get the real thing" but $115 for the small bottle at Nordstrom just isn't in my budget. I'm just looking for opinions on the knock-offs.

 

[GearNoir]

You can usually find decants available for a little cheaper online too.

I have to hand it to Fine. They may not have much in the way of skin food, but they nail their scents pretty well IMO. RR that you mention ain’t half bad either. Maybe just continue use and add some skin conditioning to your post-shave routine?

 

[sarimento1]

I'm not sure if this is the right place for this thread--I probably could put it under aftershaves or soaps, too. Anyway, I really like AdP--it reminds me of the barbershop my dad took me to as a kid. However--there's no getting around the fact that it's pretty expensive. It's only $60 on Amazon, but I have my doubts on that being real...

Anyway, what knockoff is closest to the real thing? I currently have Razorock XXX soap and love the scent, but it dries my skin. I've had Stirling Piacenza and like the soap better, but the scent is a little different than XXX. I know there's also Fine Italian Citrus but I haven't been able to try that, yet. Any others? Are the EdC or aftershave splashes from any of these artisans closer to AdP than others?

I know the ultimate answer is "if that's the scent you want, then spend the money and get the real thing" but $115 for the small bottle at Nordstrom just isn't in my budget. I'm just looking for opinions on the knock-offs.

which AdP are you looking for?

 

[Doug57]

I have PAA Aqua D Aftershave Cologne. It is a nice clone with pretty great skin stuff too.

 

[AZBronco]

which AdP are you looking for?

The original Colonia.

 

[sarimento1]

The original Colonia.

i've been there, only to waste time and money looking for a knockoff.
the offering on amazon is probably real.
you can compare with the tester at nordstrom.
and if not, amazon will take it back.

i enjoy the aftershave.

 

[jdp93]

Stirling Piacenza is the closes to the real thing that I have found. I have not tried Fine Italian Citrus, so I can't speak to that, but the other Fine aftershaves are pretty darn close to the fragrances they are cloning.

On another note, Penhaligon's makes an EdT called Castile which is terrific stuff. It is not a clone per se, but it is in the same ballpark and you may be able to find some of that for a little less than AdP.

 

[sarimento1]

Stirling Piacenza is the closes to the real thing that I have found. I have not tried Fine Italian Citrus, so I can't speak to that, but the other Fine aftershaves are pretty darn close to the fragrances they are cloning.

On another note, Penhaligon's makes an EdT called Castile which is terrific stuff. It is not a clone per se, but it is in the same ballpark and you may be able to find some of that for a little less than AdP.

Castile is great; orange citrus cologne.
IMHO, not close to AdP Colonia.

 

[guitarslinger]

How about the saponificio varesino asylum colonia aftershave?

 

[Sabre]

James Bronnley Gentleman

 

[RobDoffrey]

How about the saponificio varesino asylum colonia aftershave?

+1 for SV

 

[Boghopper]

i've been there, only to waste time and money looking for a knockoff.
the offering on amazon is probably real.
you can compare with the tester at nordstrom.
and if not, amazon will take it back.

i enjoy the aftershave.


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Amazon can be pretty dickish about taking colognes or aftershaves back.

 

[Atlantic59]

Amazon can be pretty dickish about taking colognes or aftershaves back.

Can you blame them, though? They can't resell them and they can be very expensive. An unscrupulous person could take the real cologne out and replace it with fake, etc.

 

[Boghopper]

Yeah. True.

 

[Rosseforp]

You might try Eau Sauvage, it is a nice citrus scent, it isn't cheap either but pairs very well with AdP and my wife loves it.

 

[AlphaFrank75]

You might try Eau Sauvage, it is a nice citrus scent, it isn't cheap either but pairs very well with AdP and my wife loves it.
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How long does the Eau Sauvage After Shave last? I know the edt is pretty much a skin scent after four hours.

 

[Doug57]

How long does the Eau Sauvage After Shave last? I know the edt is pretty much a skin scent after four hours.

I have the After Shave. It probably lasts as long as the EdT, but certainly projects less.

 

[karhu]

Before Christmas, I managed to snag a bottle of AdP Colonia from Costco for $70CDN. They clearanced out all the cologne after Christmas so there is none in my local ones anymore, but I'd expect that they'd have them again around Father's day if your patient.

 

[Rosseforp]

How long does the Eau Sauvage After Shave last? I know the edt is pretty much a skin scent after four hours.

I would agree with @Doug57 that the Eau Sauvage is on the mild side. It is listed as an aftershave lotion on the bottle and does not dry my face at all.

 

[Drseid]

The Asylum Shave Works Colonia (made by SV) mentioned previously is indeed what you are looking for. There is a superb soap and an aftershave available that fit the bill.