Fragrance comparison

Collection Pastel vs Original

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

Collection Pastel

Celine

3.7882 votes

Rank #16,908 White FloralCitrus

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59%scent match

Closely related

Original

Victor

4.0025 votes

Rank #32,437 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Collection Pastel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Original
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Collection Pastel3/7

Original3/7

Ratings & consensus: Original
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Collection Pastel
Sillage & projection: Collection Pastel
Value for money: Original
Versatility: Original
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Collection Pastel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Collection PastelCeline

OriginalVictor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 38%Had 39%Want 23%

4.00/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 61%Had 17%Want 22%

Category winnerOriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

59%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

40%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCollection Pastel

SillageCollection Pastel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value79

Category winnerOriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

musky74%

woody65%

powdery56%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageBergamotTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVetiver

Top

Clary SageBergamotLimeLavender

Heart

Lemon VerbenaCedarOrange BlossomRoseSandalwoodVetiver

Base

OakmossAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Rose. Durations are only published for Collection Pastel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night37

Spring91

Summer100

Fall91

Winter36

Day100

Night14

Category winnerOriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#32,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCollection PastelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Collection Pastel by Celine opens with an invigorating splash of bitter bergamot and tangy tangerine, immediately tempered by the dry, herbal bite of clary sage. It does not stay sharp for long. Within twenty minutes, the citrus flash settles into a clean, pastel floral heart of blooming jasmine, airy orange blossom, …

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Original by Victor is a traditional Italian citrus aromatic fragrance designed for men. It leads with a sharp blast of fresh lime and clary sage before settling into a woody cedar base. Best worn on warm spring mornings, this cologne offers a quick splash of clean energy after a shave.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Collection Pastel or Original?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Collection Pastel is rated 3.78/5 from 82 votes; Original is rated 4.00/5 from 25 votes. Choose Collection Pastel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Collection Pastel or Original?

Collection Pastel lasts longest (Collection Pastel 65/100, Original 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Collection Pastel or Original?

Collection Pastel projects furthest (Collection Pastel 61/100, Original 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Collection Pastel and Original smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Collection Pastel or Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Original is the stronger pick. Collection Pastel suits daytime wear; Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Collection Pastel and Original?

Collection Pastel has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Original has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Cedar, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Musk.