Colonia del Forte 1265 vs Colonia Russa
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Colonia del Forte 1265 takes 4 of 5 categories.
Colonia del Forte 1265Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Colonia RussaChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Colonia del Forte 12654/5
Colonia Russa1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Colonia del Forte 1265
- 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 Russa
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Colonia del Forte 1265Profumi del ForteColonia RussaSanta Maria NovellaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%
4.03/ 5 · 144 votes
Have 33%Had 12%Want 55%
Category winnerColonia del Forte 1265Rating 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
33%Love
49%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
144 votes
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%
citrus100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
musky74%
warm spicy65%
amber56%
Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
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
BergamotNeroliAmalfi LemonRoseBitter Orange
Heart
LavenderPetitgrainLemon VerbenaCloveRosemary
Base
Tolu BalsamCivettaMuskCastoreumBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Petitgrain and Lavender. 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
Spring100
Summer91
Fall0
Winter44
Day–
Night–
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#13,955
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerColonia RussaHigher 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 →Colonia Russa opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, neroli, and bitter orange that cuts clean through humid morning air. As the initial citrus sparkle quietens down, aromatic lavender and lemon verbena emerge alongside a pinch of spicy clove. The base stays remarkably close to the skin, resting on powdery musk, tolu b…
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 Colonia Russa?
Colonia del Forte 1265 takes 4 of 5 categories. Colonia del Forte 1265 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Colonia Russa is rated 4.03/5 from 144 votes. Choose Colonia del Forte 1265 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Colonia Russa for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Colonia Russa?
Colonia del Forte 1265 lasts longest (Colonia del Forte 1265 56/100, Colonia Russa 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Colonia Russa?
Colonia del Forte 1265 projects furthest (Colonia del Forte 1265 60/100, Colonia Russa 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Colonia del Forte 1265 and Colonia Russa smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Petitgrain and Lavender.
Is Colonia del Forte 1265 or Colonia Russa better for summer or winter?
Colonia del Forte 1265 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Colonia del Forte 1265 and Colonia Russa?
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. Colonia Russa has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Amalfi Lemon and Rose, heart notes of Lavender, Petitgrain, Lemon Verbena and Clove, a base of Tolu Balsam, Civetta, Musk and Castoreum.
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