Colette 19 vs Joseph Abboud (Original)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Joseph Abboud
Rank #30,402 AromaticFresh Spicy
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Joseph Abboud (Original) takes 4 of 5 categories.
Colette 19Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Joseph Abboud (Original)Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Colette 191/5
Joseph Abboud (Original)4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Joseph Abboud (Original)
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Joseph Abboud (Original)
- Sillage & projection
- Colette 19
- Value for money
- Joseph Abboud (Original)
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Joseph Abboud (Original)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Colette 19Le LaboJoseph Abboud (Original)Joseph AbboudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 7%Had 2%Want 91%
4.33/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 50%Had 22%Want 28%
Category winnerJoseph Abboud (Original)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
45%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
54%Love
35%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
48 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJoseph Abboud (Original)
SillageColette 19
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJoseph Abboud (Original)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy86%
aromatic72%
green58%
fresh44%
herbal30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Bitter OrangeBasilBergamotVioletJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
CedarPepperCardamomVetiverOrangeSandalwoodMuskBasilThymeLemonJasmineViolet
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBasil, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall57
Winter14
Day100
Night30
Spring44
Summer28
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night88
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,098
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#30,402
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerJoseph Abboud (Original)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotColette 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 →Joseph Abboud (Original) is an aromatic designer fragrance built on a backbone of fresh herbs and dry woods. The composition relies on citrus and warm spices to create a clean, masculine scent profile that suits casual daytime wear. It works well for men seeking a reliable, daily scent that stays noticeable without fe…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Colette 19 or Joseph Abboud (Original)?
Joseph Abboud (Original) takes 4 of 5 categories. Colette 19 is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes; Joseph Abboud (Original) is rated 4.33/5 from 48 votes. Choose Colette 19 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Joseph Abboud (Original) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Colette 19 or Joseph Abboud (Original)?
Joseph Abboud (Original) lasts longest (Joseph Abboud (Original) 68/100, Colette 19 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Colette 19 or Joseph Abboud (Original)?
Colette 19 projects furthest (Colette 19 77/100, Joseph Abboud (Original) 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Colette 19 and Joseph Abboud (Original) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Violet and Jasmine.
Is Colette 19 or Joseph Abboud (Original) better for summer or winter?
Colette 19 suits daytime wear; Joseph Abboud (Original) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Colette 19 and Joseph Abboud (Original)?
Colette 19 features Bitter Orange, Basil, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine. Joseph Abboud (Original) features Cedar, Pepper, Cardamom, Vetiver and Orange.
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