Colonia del Forte 1265 vs Colonia Toscana
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
70%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Colonia del Forte 1265Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Colonia ToscanaChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Colonia del Forte 12652/4
Colonia Toscana2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Colonia del Forte 1265
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Colonia Toscana
- Sillage & projection
- Colonia del Forte 1265
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Colonia Toscana
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Colonia del Forte 1265Profumi del ForteColonia ToscanaTorre of TuscanyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%
3.28/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 35%Had 4%Want 61%
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
0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%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 Toscana
SillageColonia del Forte 1265
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
powdery65%
lavender53%
musky42%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
white floral48%
fresh30%
Scent match70%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
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
BergamotAmalfi LemonOrange
Heart
NeroliLavenderJasmineRosemaryRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Musk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange 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
Spring40
Summer100
Fall20
Winter0
Day100
Night25
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#19,554
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerColonia ToscanaHigher 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 Toscana is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance built for the man who appreciates a classic Italian aesthetic. It relies on a bright opening of bergamot, Amalfi lemon, and orange that creates an immediate, sharp freshness. Perfect for warm spring afternoons or casual summer mornings, it feels clean and grounded, …
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 Toscana?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Colonia del Forte 1265 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Colonia Toscana is rated 3.28/5 from 27 votes. Choose Colonia del Forte 1265 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Colonia Toscana for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Colonia Toscana?
They last about the same: Colonia Toscana 58/100, Colonia del Forte 1265 56/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Colonia Toscana?
Colonia del Forte 1265 projects furthest (Colonia del Forte 1265 60/100, Colonia Toscana 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Colonia del Forte 1265 and Colonia Toscana smell similar?
Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Lavender.
Is Colonia del Forte 1265 or Colonia Toscana better for summer or winter?
Colonia del Forte 1265 suits daytime wear; Colonia Toscana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Colonia del Forte 1265 and Colonia Toscana?
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 Toscana has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Lavender, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Musk.
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