Fragrance comparison

Colette 19 vs Island Capri

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

3 wins

Colette 19

Le Labo

4.2711 votes

Rank #43,098 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Island Capri

Michael Kors

3.6589 votes

Rank #32,851 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Colette 19 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Colette 19
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Island Capri
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Colette 193/5

Island Capri2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colette 19Le Labo

Island CapriMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 7%Had 2%Want 91%

3.65/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 30%Had 22%Want 48%

Category winnerColette 19Rating 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

18%Love

55%Like

1%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityColette 19

SillageColette 19

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value46

Category winnerIsland CapriBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

green58%

fresh44%

herbal30%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match64%Closely related · 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

CypressBitter OrangeBasilBergamot

Heart

RoseFig LeafParma VioletJasmine

Base

Olive TreeOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Basil, Bergamot 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

Spring42

Summer100

Fall17

Winter6

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,098

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIsland CapriHigher 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…

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Island Capri leans green, woody and citrusy, with bitter orange, basil and cypress giving it a brisk Mediterranean opening. As it settles, fig leaf, rose and violet soften the edges, while olive tree, oakmoss and a light leather note keep it dry rather than sweet. This is a spring and summer fragrance for someone who …

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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, Colette 19 or Island Capri?

Colette 19 takes 3 of 5 categories. Colette 19 is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes; Island Capri is rated 3.65/5 from 89 votes. Choose Colette 19 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Island Capri for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colette 19 or Island Capri?

Colette 19 lasts longest (Colette 19 64/100, Island Capri 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colette 19 or Island Capri?

Colette 19 projects furthest (Colette 19 77/100, Island Capri 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colette 19 and Island Capri smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Basil, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Colette 19 or Island Capri better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Colette 19 and Island Capri?

Colette 19 features Bitter Orange, Basil, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine. Island Capri has top notes of Cypress, Bitter Orange, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Fig Leaf, Parma Violet and Jasmine, a base of Olive Tree, Oakmoss and Leather.