Colonia del Forte 1265 vs Chevalier Alter Ego
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Colonia del Forte 1265 takes 4 of 4 categories.
Colonia del Forte 1265Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chevalier Alter EgoChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Colonia del Forte 12654/4
Chevalier Alter Ego0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Colonia del Forte 1265
- Sillage & projection
- Colonia del Forte 1265
- Value for money
- Colonia del Forte 1265
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Colonia del Forte 1265
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Colonia del Forte 1265Profumi del ForteChevalier Alter EgoVinciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%
1.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
42%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
17%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
83%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityColonia del Forte 1265
SillageColonia del Forte 1265
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerColonia del Forte 1265Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
powdery65%
lavender53%
musky42%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
green80%
white floral70%
woody60%
citrus50%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BergamotAmalfi LemonOrangePetitgrain
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderHeliotropeNeroliRose
Base3 to 5 hours
RosemaryMuskoak mossThyme
Top
PetitgrainLavenderRosemaryNeroli
Heart
GalbanumGeraniumJasmineSage
Base
AmberSandalwoodoak mossVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Lavender, Neroli and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Colonia del Forte 1265, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter17
Day100
Night57
Spring17
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night17
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,984
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#78,813
PerfumerGivaudan
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerColonia del Forte 1265Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotColonia del Forte 1265 by Profumi del Forte offers a fresh, aromatic twist on the traditional Italian eau de toilette. The scent opens with a burst of bright Amalfi lemon, bergamot, orange, and tart petitgrain. This sunny introduction moves quickly into a floral heart where relaxing lavender and soft, almond-like heli…
Reviews →Chevalier Alter Ego by Vinci lands as a fresh, aromatic fougere centered on crisp lavender and bitter petitgrain. Developed with Givaudan and released in 2024, this masculine release leans heavily into clean, soapy greens, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime wear during the hottest summer months.
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, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Chevalier Alter Ego?
Colonia del Forte 1265 takes 4 of 4 categories. Colonia del Forte 1265 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Chevalier Alter Ego is rated 1.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Colonia del Forte 1265 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chevalier Alter Ego for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Chevalier Alter Ego?
Colonia del Forte 1265 lasts longest (Colonia del Forte 1265 56/100, Chevalier Alter Ego 27/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Chevalier Alter Ego?
Colonia del Forte 1265 projects furthest (Colonia del Forte 1265 60/100, Chevalier Alter Ego 29/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Colonia del Forte 1265 and Chevalier Alter Ego smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Lavender, Neroli and Rosemary.
Is Colonia del Forte 1265 or Chevalier Alter Ego better for summer or winter?
Colonia del Forte 1265 suits daytime wear; Chevalier Alter Ego suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Colonia del Forte 1265 and Chevalier Alter Ego?
Colonia del Forte 1265 has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Heliotrope, Neroli and Rose, a base of Rosemary, Musk, oak moss and Thyme. Chevalier Alter Ego has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Rosemary and Neroli, heart notes of Galbanum, Geranium, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, oak moss and Vetiver.
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