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Colonia del Forte 1265 vs Deep Forest

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

Updated 206 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Forest takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Colonia del Forte 1265

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Deep Forest

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Colonia del Forte 12651/5
Deep Forest4/5
Ratings & consensus
Deep Forest
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Deep Forest
Sillage & projection
Deep Forest
Value for money
Colonia del Forte 1265
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Deep Forest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Colonia del Forte 1265Profumi del Forte
Deep ForestBogner
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%
4.26/ 5 · 194 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%
Category winnerDeep ForestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
42%Love
42%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

42%Love
53%Like
1%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityDeep Forest

SillageDeep Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value64
Category winnerColonia del Forte 1265Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
powdery65%
lavender53%
musky42%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
amber61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
BergamotAmalfi LemonOrangePetitgrain
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderHeliotropeNeroliRose
Base3 to 5 hours
RosemaryMuskoak mossThyme
Top
NutmegArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCitrusesOrangePetitgrainNeroli
Heart
VetiverPatchouliLavenderCinnamon
Base
oak mossIncenseMuskFrench labdanum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, 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 season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter17
Day100
Night57
Spring80
Summer47
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,459

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerDeep ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colonia 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…

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Deep Forest smells like a classic 1990s aromatic woody, bright with citrus and herbs at the top, then greener, spicier, and darker as patchouli, vetiver, oak moss, and incense settle in. It reads masculine, earthy, and slightly resinous rather than sweet. If you enjoy old-school forest-style compositions with moss, sp…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Deep Forest?

Deep Forest takes 4 of 5 categories. Colonia del Forte 1265 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes. Choose Colonia del Forte 1265 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Deep Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Deep Forest?

Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Colonia del Forte 1265 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Deep Forest?

Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 71/100, Colonia del Forte 1265 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colonia del Forte 1265 and Deep Forest smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Petitgrain and Lavender.

Is Colonia del Forte 1265 or Deep Forest better for summer or winter?

Colonia del Forte 1265 suits daytime wear; Deep Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colonia del Forte 1265 and Deep Forest?

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. Deep Forest has top notes of Nutmeg, Artemisia, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Incense, Musk and French labdanum.

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