Fragrance comparison

Colette 19 vs Noir Intense

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Colette 19

Le Labo

4.2711 votes

Rank #43,098 CitrusFresh Spicy

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57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Noir Intense

Maison de l'Avenir

5.004 votes

Rank #39,004 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noir Intense takes 3 of 4 categories.

Colette 19
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Noir Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Colette 191/4

Noir Intense3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colette 19Le Labo

Noir IntenseMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 7%Had 2%Want 91%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNoir Intense

SillageColette 19

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value90

Category winnerNoir IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

green58%

fresh44%

herbal30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus 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

Pink PepperPetitgrainBergamotLavenderGalbanumLemonBasil

Heart

GeraniumJasmineVioletNutmegFougère Accord

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLicoriceVetiverGurjan balsam

InformationalShared notesBasil, 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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,098

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNoir IntenseHigher 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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Noir Intense by Maison de l'Avenir presents a fresh green direction for modern wear. It pairs sharp pink pepper with clean lavender and a distinct licorice undertone, making it a reliable daily choice for people who want to stand out from typical designer sweet releases without smelling dated.

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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 Noir Intense?

Noir Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. Colette 19 is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes; Noir Intense is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Colette 19 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir Intense for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Colette 19 or Noir Intense?

Noir Intense lasts longest (Noir Intense 80/100, Colette 19 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colette 19 or Noir Intense?

Colette 19 projects furthest (Colette 19 77/100, Noir Intense 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colette 19 and Noir Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Colette 19 or Noir Intense better for summer or winter?

Colette 19 suits daytime wear; Noir Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colette 19 and Noir Intense?

Colette 19 features Bitter Orange, Basil, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine. Noir Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Licorice and Vetiver.