Fragrance comparison

Colette 19 vs Blue Wood

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 149 ratings analysed

Colette 19

Le Labo

4.2711 votes

Rank #43,098 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Blue Wood

Mith

4.15138 votes

Rank #2,903 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Wood takes 4 of 5 categories.

Colette 19
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue Wood
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Colette 191/5

Blue Wood4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colette 19Le Labo

Blue WoodMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 7%Had 2%Want 91%

4.15/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 58%Had 5%Want 37%

Category winnerBlue WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

64%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityBlue Wood

SillageColette 19

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value84

Category winnerBlue WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

green58%

fresh44%

herbal30%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

warm spicy65%

patchouli56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bitter OrangeBasilBergamotVioletJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderBlack PepperBergamotPink GrapefruitBitter OrangeCypress

Heart

GeraniumLilacJasmineViolet

Base

VanillinPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, 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

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night30

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Men85

Unisex13

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,098

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,903

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerBlue WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Blue Wood opens with bright citrus, lavender, and pepper, then settles into a smooth woody base with soft vanilla, patchouli, and sandalwood. Reviews often describe it as a polished, easier-wearing spicy woods scent that stays cleaner and lighter than heavier cold-weather options, making it a strong pick for everyday …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Viktor&RolfRUNNER-UP vs

Gourmand White FlowersDossierWINNER

1 person compared this today

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & BaruttiRUNNER-UP vs

Mata HariDSH PerfumesWINNER

1 person compared this today

Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis KurkdjianRUNNER-UP vs

KhamrahLattafa PerfumesWINNER

1 person compared this today

PancaldiPancaldiRUNNER-UP vs

Fight Club WhiteReyane TraditionWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Colette 19 or Blue Wood?

Blue Wood takes 4 of 5 categories. Colette 19 is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes; Blue Wood is rated 4.15/5 from 138 votes. Choose Colette 19 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue Wood for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Colette 19 or Blue Wood?

Blue Wood lasts longest (Blue Wood 74/100, Colette 19 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colette 19 or Blue Wood?

Colette 19 projects furthest (Colette 19 77/100, Blue Wood 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colette 19 and Blue Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Colette 19 or Blue Wood better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Colette 19 and Blue Wood?

Colette 19 features Bitter Orange, Basil, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine. Blue Wood has top notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Lilac, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vanillin, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.