Fragrance comparison

Colonia Classica vs Patchouli Intense

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 335 ratings analysed

Colonia Classica

Acqua di Genova

4.2455 votes

Rank #14,451 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Patchouli Intense

Molinard · 2015

4.23280 votes

Rank #1,875 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Intense takes 6 of 7 categories.

Colonia Classica
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer.
Patchouli Intense
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Colonia Classica1/7

Patchouli Intense6/7

Ratings & consensus: Patchouli Intense
Community sentiment: Patchouli Intense
Longevity: Patchouli Intense
Sillage & projection: Patchouli Intense
Value for money: Patchouli Intense
Versatility: Colonia Classica
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Patchouli Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colonia ClassicaAcqua di Genova

Patchouli IntenseMolinard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

4.23/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerPatchouli IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

25%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

55 votes

47%Love

41%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

266 votes

Category winnerPatchouli IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Intense

SillagePatchouli Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value59

Category winnerPatchouli IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

powdery61%

amber53%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotNeroliAmalfi LemonRosemaryLavenderOrange

Heart

RoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

MuskAmberPatchouliSandalwood

Top

AmberOrangeNeroliJasmine

Heart

PatchouliCashmeranTonka Bean

Base

SandalwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Orange, Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer100

Fall21

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerColonia ClassicaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex58

Women19

Men19

Unisex38

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,451

PerfumerStefano Frecceri

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#1,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews51

Category winnerPatchouli IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colonia Classica by Acqua di Genova is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Colonia Classica was launched in 1853. The nose behind this fragrance is Stefano Frecceri. Top notes are Bergamot, Neroli, Amalfi Lemon, Rosemary, Lavender and Orange; middle notes are Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom; base notes are…

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Molinard Patchouli Intense takes the earthy, dark character of real patchouli leaves and smooths it out with rich hazelnut praline, warm tonka bean, and creamy sandalwood. Right after the first spray, a gentle touch of crisp neroli and white jasmine cuts through the richness, keeping the opening lively rather than sti…

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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, Colonia Classica or Patchouli Intense?

Patchouli Intense takes 6 of 7 categories. Colonia Classica is rated 4.24/5 from 55 votes; Patchouli Intense is rated 4.23/5 from 280 votes. Choose Colonia Classica for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer. Choose Patchouli Intense for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Colonia Classica or Patchouli Intense?

Patchouli Intense lasts longest (Patchouli Intense 79/100, Colonia Classica 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colonia Classica or Patchouli Intense?

Patchouli Intense projects furthest (Patchouli Intense 68/100, Colonia Classica 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colonia Classica and Patchouli Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orange, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Colonia Classica or Patchouli Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Colonia Classica is the stronger pick. For winter, Patchouli Intense is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colonia Classica and Patchouli Intense?

Colonia Classica has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Amalfi Lemon and Rosemary, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Patchouli Intense has top notes of Amber, Orange, Neroli and Jasmine, heart notes of Patchouli, Cashmeran and Tonka Bean, a base of Sandalwood and White Musk.