Fragrance comparison

Colette 19 vs Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Colette 19

Le Labo

4.2711 votes

Rank #43,098 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman

Oxbow

3.673 votes

Rank #64,386 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Colette 19 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Colette 19
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Colette 193/3

Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colette 19Le Labo

Oxbow Essence de Surf WomanOxbow

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 7%Had 2%Want 91%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityColette 19

SillageColette 19

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

green58%

fresh44%

herbal30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both 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

Notes

Sea waterCedarHollyRaspberryPatchouliWatermelonVioletJasmineMuskBergamotBitter OrangeGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,098

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,386

PerfumerPhilippe Romano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerColette 19Higher 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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Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman is a breezy, low-key scent that pairs sharp citrus with a briny undertone. Created by Philippe Romano, it brings a casual surf-shack energy using light fruit notes and salty accents. It is designed for warm mornings when you want a clean, uncomplicated splash of energy.

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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 Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman?

Colette 19 takes 3 of 3 categories. Colette 19 is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes; Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Colette 19 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colette 19 or Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman?

Colette 19 lasts longest (Colette 19 64/100, Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colette 19 or Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman?

Colette 19 projects furthest (Colette 19 77/100, Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colette 19 and Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Colette 19 or Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman better for summer or winter?

Colette 19 suits daytime wear; Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colette 19 and Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman?

Colette 19 features Bitter Orange, Basil, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine. Oxbow Essence de Surf Woman features Sea water, Cedar, Holly, Raspberry and Patchouli.