Fragrance comparison

Colette vs Vigour

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,435 ratings analysed

Colette

Tocca

4.181,432 votes

Rank #2,667 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Vigour

Swiss Arabian

4.673 votes

Rank #38,994 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vigour takes 2 of 3 categories.

Colette
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vigour
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Colette1/3

Vigour2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ColetteTocca

VigourSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,432 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityVigour

SillageVigour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and amber

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

JasmineGardeniaAmalfi LemonBergamotYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Heart

OrchidSpicesLotusFruity Notes

Base

IncenseSandalwoodMexican chocolateVanillePatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. 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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women87

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,667

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#38,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Vigour by Swiss Arabian is a potent oriental floral for men that balances deep woods with sweetness. It opens with vibrant citrus and white florals, then shifts into a complex heart of spices and orchid. The base grounds the composition with rich Mexican chocolate, incense, and vanilla. It is a bold, long-lasting scen…

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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 Vigour?

Vigour takes 2 of 3 categories. Colette is rated 4.18/5 from 1,432 votes; Vigour is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Colette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vigour for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Colette or Vigour?

Vigour lasts longest (Vigour 67/100, Colette 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colette or Vigour?

Vigour projects furthest (Vigour 75/100, Colette 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colette and Vigour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Colette or Vigour better for summer or winter?

Vigour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colette and Vigour?

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. Vigour has top notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Spices, Lotus and Fruity Notes, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Mexican chocolate and Vanille.