Fragrance comparison

Basile Young vs Colette

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,438 ratings analysed

Basile Young

Basile

4.836 votes

Rank #39,730 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Colette

Tocca

4.181,432 votes

Rank #2,667 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Colette takes 2 of 4 categories.

Basile Young
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Colette
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Basile Young1/4

Colette2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Basile YoungBasile

ColetteTocca

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 14%Had 19%Want 67%

4.18/ 5 · 1,432 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

42%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

1,432 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBasile Young

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winnerColetteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

violet77%

fresh69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeMimosaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

VioletLilacAlmondLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

Virginia CedarAmberVanille

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletPink PepperJasmineCyclamen

Base

VanilleSandalwoodMuskAmberVirginia CedarIncensePine needles

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Violet and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,730

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,667

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews201

Category winnerColetteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Basile Young by Basile delivers a crisp opening of Amalfi lemon and green mimosa before settling into a soft, powdery heart of lilac and violet. The base reveals dry Virginia cedar and warm vanilla. Ideal for mild spring mornings, this fragrance suits casual wear, offering a nostalgic, clean floral trail that avoids t…

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Colette opens with a bright, fizzy burst of Amalfi lemon and aromatic juniper berries. It feels like a cool breeze on a sunny spring morning. As the scent settles, a soft violet and powdery iris-like texture takes over, blending with a creamy base of vanilla and warm sandalwood. This is a skin scent that sits close to…

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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, Basile Young or Colette?

Colette takes 2 of 4 categories. Basile Young is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Colette is rated 4.18/5 from 1,432 votes. Choose Basile Young for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Colette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Basile Young or Colette?

They last about the same: Basile Young 48/100, Colette 48/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Basile Young or Colette?

Basile Young projects furthest (Basile Young 67/100, Colette 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Basile Young and Colette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Basile Young or Colette better for summer or winter?

Basile Young suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basile Young and Colette?

Basile Young has top notes of Lime, Mimosa, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Lilac, Almond and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille. Colette has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.