Fragrance comparison

Colette 25 vs Fortuitous

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Colette 25

Le Labo

3.9416 votes

Rank #36,030 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fortuitous

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2425 votes

Rank #21,934 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fortuitous takes 4 of 5 categories.

Colette 25
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fortuitous
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Colette 251/5

Fortuitous4/5

Ratings & consensus: Fortuitous
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fortuitous
Sillage & projection: Fortuitous
Value for money: Colette 25
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fortuitous

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colette 25Le Labo

FortuitousBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 7%Had 3%Want 91%

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%

Category winnerFortuitousRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFortuitous

SillageFortuitous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value29

Category winnerColette 25Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery86%

amber72%

citrus58%

woody44%

iris30%

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AngelicaMuskBergamotCedarIris Flower

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CherryAlmondBergamotLemonCoconut

Heart

AngelicaRoseBalsam FirGeraniumYlang-YlangBay LeafCorianderJasmine

Base

LabdanumVanillaSandalwoodCedarPowdery NotesMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesAngelica, Musk, Bergamot and Cedar. Durations are only published for Colette 25, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night44

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day43

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex79

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,030

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#21,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerFortuitousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colette 25 by Le Labo balances crisp citrus brightness with a cool, woody musk foundation. It opens with brisk bergamot and the green, herbal bite of angelica, creating an invigorating chill that avoids heavy sweetness. As the initial sharpness settles, a dry iris flower emerges, presenting a clean and crisp floral te…

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Fortuitous opens with bright cherry, marzipan-like almond, and creamy coconut before settling into a warm amber and sandalwood foundation. Herbal bay leaf and balsam fir cut through the initial sweetness, creating a dry resinous backbone. Built for crisp autumn evenings and chilly winter air, it fits formal dinners or…

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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 25 or Fortuitous?

Fortuitous takes 4 of 5 categories. Colette 25 is rated 3.94/5 from 16 votes; Fortuitous is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes. Choose Colette 25 for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fortuitous for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Colette 25 or Fortuitous?

Fortuitous lasts longest (Fortuitous 77/100, Colette 25 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colette 25 or Fortuitous?

Fortuitous projects furthest (Fortuitous 79/100, Colette 25 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colette 25 and Fortuitous smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Angelica, Musk, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is Colette 25 or Fortuitous better for summer or winter?

Colette 25 suits daytime wear; Fortuitous suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colette 25 and Fortuitous?

Colette 25 features Angelica, Musk, Bergamot, Cedar and Iris Flower. Fortuitous has top notes of Cherry, Almond, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Angelica, Rose, Balsam Fir and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.