Fragrance comparison

Colette vs Maitre Jardinier

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,482 ratings analysed

4 wins

Colette

Tocca

4.181,432 votes

Rank #2,670 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Maitre Jardinier

Extrait D'Atelier

3.8450 votes

Rank #34,828 WoodyAromatic

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.
Maitre Jardinier
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Colette4/7

Maitre Jardinier3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ColetteTocca

Maitre JardinierExtrait D'Atelier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,432 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 62%

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

28%Love

44%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerColetteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMaitre Jardinier

SillageMaitre Jardinier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value50

Category winnerColetteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

amber53%

conifer42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

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

Top

Juniper BerriesLemonSweet OrangeBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LaurelsPine needlesPeony

Base

Balsam FirCedarIncenseWhite WoodsMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper Berries, Mandarin Orange and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer68

Fall28

Winter28

Day100

Night29

Category winnerMaitre JardinierMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women87

Men42

Unisex46

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,670

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#34,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Maitre Jardinier by Extrait D'Atelier captures the restorative smell of an Italian estate garden bathed in morning sunlight. The scent opens with a lively splash of crushed juniper berries, tart lemon, and sweet orange that quickly awakens the senses. As the citrus sparkle settles, aromatic laurels and crushed pine ne…

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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 Maitre Jardinier?

Colette takes 4 of 7 categories. Colette is rated 4.18/5 from 1,432 votes; Maitre Jardinier is rated 3.84/5 from 50 votes. Choose Colette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Maitre Jardinier for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colette or Maitre Jardinier?

Maitre Jardinier lasts longest (Maitre Jardinier 70/100, Colette 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colette or Maitre Jardinier?

Maitre Jardinier projects furthest (Maitre Jardinier 59/100, Colette 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colette and Maitre Jardinier smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Mandarin Orange and Musk.

Is Colette or Maitre Jardinier better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Colette and Maitre Jardinier?

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. Maitre Jardinier has top notes of Juniper Berries, Lemon, Sweet Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Laurels, Pine needles and Peony, a base of Balsam Fir, Cedar, Incense and White Woods.