Colette vs Fashion Woman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fashion Woman takes 4 of 7 categories.
ColetteChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Fashion WomanChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Colette3/7
Fashion Woman4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Colette
- Community sentiment
- Colette
- Longevity
- Fashion Woman
- Sillage & projection
- Fashion Woman
- Value for money
- Fashion Woman
- Versatility
- Fashion Woman
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Colette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ColetteToccaFashion WomanRoccobaroccoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 1,432 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
Category winnerColetteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
42%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
1,432 votes
34%Love
46%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
142 votes
Category winnerColetteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFashion Woman
SillageFashion Woman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFashion WomanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
woody100%
powdery92%
floral84%
musky77%
fruity69%
violet61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Amalfi LemonBergamotJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange
Heart
VioletPink PepperJasmineCyclamen
Base
VanilleSandalwoodMuskAmberVirginia CedarIncensePine needles
Top
Red AppleBlackberryBlack CurrantMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisVioletPitosporumPeonyCyclamenWater LilyLimeLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Virginia CedarVanilleAlmond TreeVetyverMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Cyclamen and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Spring36
Summer29
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFashion WomanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,671
PerfumerIrina Burlakova
Launched—
Reviews201
Overall rank#11,153
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerColetteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotColette 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…
Reviews →Fashion Woman by Roccobarocco creates a distinct presence with a woody, powdery profile that defies typical floral expectations. Launched in 2009, this fragrance centers on an earthy, resinous base of cedar and vetiver. It works well for cooler weather when you want a signature scent that feels slightly rebellious and…
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 or Fashion Woman?
Fashion Woman takes 4 of 7 categories. Colette is rated 4.18/5 from 1,432 votes; Fashion Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 152 votes. Choose Colette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Fashion Woman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Colette or Fashion Woman?
Fashion Woman lasts longest (Fashion Woman 72/100, Colette 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Colette or Fashion Woman?
Fashion Woman projects furthest (Fashion Woman 69/100, Colette 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Colette and Fashion Woman smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Cyclamen and Vanille.
Is Colette or Fashion Woman better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fashion Woman is the stronger pick. For winter, Fashion Woman is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Colette and Fashion Woman?
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. Fashion Woman has top notes of Red Apple, Blackberry, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Pitosporum and Peony, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Virginia Cedar, Vanille and Almond Tree.
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