Fragrance comparison

Anthracite vs Colette 19

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 5 Nov 2026 138 ratings analysed

4 wins

Anthracite

Jacomo

4.13127 votes

Rank #11,360 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Colette 19

Le Labo

4.2711 votes

Rank #43,098 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthracite takes 4 of 5 categories.

Anthracite
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Colette 19
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Anthracite4/5

Colette 191/5

Ratings & consensus: Anthracite
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Anthracite
Sillage & projection: Colette 19
Value for money: Anthracite
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Anthracite

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AnthraciteJacomo

Colette 19Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 7%Had 2%Want 91%

Category winnerAnthraciteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAnthracite

SillageColette 19

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAnthraciteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

green58%

fresh44%

herbal30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

HiacynthBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

NarcissusOrris RootOrange BlossomTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRoseJasmine

Base

AmberVetiverCedarHeliotropeBenzoinMuskVanilla

Notes

Bitter OrangeBasilBergamotVioletJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Colette 19, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall94

Winter78

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night30

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex29

Women54

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#43,098

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnthraciteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthracite by Jacomo is a complex oriental floral fragrance launched in 1990. It balances green notes like hyacinth and basil against a dense base of vanilla, benzoin, and amber. This scent feels mysterious and dark, suited for cooler weather when you want a fragrance that feels like an enchanted forest.

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Colette 19 by Le Labo is a crisp, aromatic citrus fragrance that revolves around tart fruit peel and fresh garden greenery. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl in 2017, the scent opens with bright bergamot and bitter orange, creating a zesty rush that feels like slicing into fresh citrus rinds. Peppery basil quickly join…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Anthracite or Colette 19?

Anthracite takes 4 of 5 categories. Anthracite is rated 4.13/5 from 127 votes; Colette 19 is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose Anthracite for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Colette 19 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthracite or Colette 19?

Anthracite lasts longest (Anthracite 68/100, Colette 19 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthracite or Colette 19?

Colette 19 projects furthest (Colette 19 77/100, Anthracite 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthracite and Colette 19 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Anthracite or Colette 19 better for summer or winter?

Anthracite suits daytime wear; Colette 19 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthracite and Colette 19?

Anthracite has top notes of Hiacynth, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Heliotrope. Colette 19 features Bitter Orange, Basil, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.