Fragrance comparison

Colette vs Ensemble

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,569 ratings analysed

4 wins

Colette

Tocca

4.181,432 votes

Rank #2,671 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Ensemble

Sospiro Perfumes

3.96137 votes

Rank #9,209 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Colette takes 4 of 7 categories.

Colette
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Ensemble
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Colette4/7

Ensemble3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ColetteTocca

EnsembleSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,432 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 42%

Category winnerColetteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

1,432 votes

39%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

137 votes

Category winnerColetteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEnsemble

SillageEnsemble

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value34

Category winnerColetteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

tobacco77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletPink PepperJasmineCyclamen

Base

VanilleSandalwoodMuskAmberVirginia CedarIncensePine needles

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodTobaccoPink Pepper

Base6-9 hrs

Mexican VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Ensemble, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerEnsembleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women87

Men49

Unisex40

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,671

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#9,209

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerColetteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colette opens with a bright, fizzy burst of Amalfi lemon and aromatic juniper berries. It feels like a cool breeze on a sunny spring morning. As the scent settles, a soft violet and powdery iris-like texture takes over, blending with a creamy base of vanilla and warm sandalwood. This is a skin scent that sits close to…

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Sospiro Ensemble opens with a fast splash of crisp lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and bright bergamot before settling into its true character: a cozy blend of dry tobacco leaf, creamy sandalwood, and warm vanilla. While the citrus gives you an energetic burst for the first fifteen minutes, the heart turns smooth, woody…

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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 or Ensemble?

Colette takes 4 of 7 categories. Colette is rated 4.18/5 from 1,432 votes; Ensemble is rated 3.96/5 from 137 votes. Choose Colette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Ensemble for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colette or Ensemble?

Ensemble lasts longest (Ensemble 82/100, Colette 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colette or Ensemble?

Ensemble projects furthest (Ensemble 73/100, Colette 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colette and Ensemble smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper.

Is Colette or Ensemble better for summer or winter?

For summer, Colette is the stronger pick. For winter, Ensemble is the stronger pick. Ensemble suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colette and Ensemble?

Colette has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Ensemble has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sandalwood, Tobacco and Pink Pepper, a base of Mexican Vanilla and Musk.