Fragrance comparison

Colden vs John Richmond for Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 283 ratings analysed

Colden

Abercrombie & Fitch

3.7265 votes

Rank #17,398 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

John Richmond for Men

John Richmond

3.82218 votes

Rank #8,784 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

John Richmond for Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

Colden
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.
John Richmond for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Colden1/7

John Richmond for Men6/7

Ratings & consensus: John Richmond for Men
Community sentiment: Colden
Longevity: John Richmond for Men
Sillage & projection: John Richmond for Men
Value for money: John Richmond for Men
Versatility: John Richmond for Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: John Richmond for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ColdenAbercrombie & Fitch

John Richmond for MenJohn Richmond

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 42%Had 37%Want 21%

3.82/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 43%Had 35%Want 21%

Category winnerJohn Richmond for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

54%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

22%Love

54%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

218 votes

Category winnerColdenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityJohn Richmond for Men

SillageJohn Richmond for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value60

Category winnerJohn Richmond for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy91%

citrus83%

musky74%

amber65%

powdery56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerBergamot

Heart

Pepper

Base

MuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

GingerBergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

MelonPepperCardamomRosemary

Base6-8 hrs

Virginia CedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Pepper and Musk. Durations are only published for John Richmond for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer74

Fall74

Winter26

Day100

Night44

Category winnerJohn Richmond for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men91

Unisex6

Women2

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,398

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#8,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerJohn Richmond for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colden by Abercrombie & Fitch is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. Colden was launched in 2009. Top notes are Ginger and Bergamot; middle note is Pepper; base notes are Musk and Amber.

Reviews →

John Richmond for Men delivers an energetic fresh-spicy profile driven by zesty ginger, sparkling bergamot, and sweet African orange flower. As the brisk opening settles, a juicy melon note emerges, wrapped in spicy black pepper and aromatic rosemary. This crisp heart rests on a grounding base of Virginia cedar, clean…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Colden or John Richmond for Men?

John Richmond for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Colden is rated 3.72/5 from 65 votes; John Richmond for Men is rated 3.82/5 from 218 votes. Choose Colden for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose John Richmond for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colden or John Richmond for Men?

John Richmond for Men lasts longest (John Richmond for Men 66/100, Colden 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colden or John Richmond for Men?

John Richmond for Men projects furthest (John Richmond for Men 61/100, Colden 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colden and John Richmond for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Pepper and Musk.

Is Colden or John Richmond for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, John Richmond for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Colden is the stronger pick. Colden suits daytime wear; John Richmond for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colden and John Richmond for Men?

Colden has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, a base of Musk and Amber. John Richmond for Men has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Melon, Pepper, Cardamom and Rosemary, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Amber.