Fragrance comparison

Colonia del Forte 1265 vs Esprit Libre

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

Colonia del Forte 1265

Profumi del Forte

4.2512 votes

Rank #39,984 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Esprit Libre

Antonio Visconti

4.3152 votes

Rank #13,228 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Esprit Libre 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.
Esprit Libre
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Colonia del Forte 12651/5

Esprit Libre4/5

Ratings & consensus: Esprit Libre
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Esprit Libre
Sillage & projection: Esprit Libre
Value for money: Colonia del Forte 1265
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Esprit Libre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colonia del Forte 1265Profumi del Forte

Esprit LibreAntonio Visconti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

4.31/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerEsprit LibreRating 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

40%Love

54%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityEsprit Libre

SillageEsprit Libre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value50

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%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

herbal60%

green50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic 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

PetitgrainLavenderAfrican Orange FlowerSageThyme

Heart

Amalfi LemonGrapefruitLemongrassLitsea CubebaPatchouli

Base

Pineoak mossGalbanumTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Petitgrain, Lavender and oak moss. 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

Spring100

Summer94

Fall56

Winter6

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#13,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerEsprit LibreHigher 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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Esprit Libre opens with a burst of bright, slightly bitter citrus, then settles into green herbs, piney air, soft florals, and an easy mossy warmth. It feels crisp and outdoorsy rather than sharp. This suits someone who enjoys classic citrus aromatics with a natural, forest-brushed twist. It usually reads best in spr…

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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 Esprit Libre?

Esprit Libre takes 4 of 5 categories. Colonia del Forte 1265 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Esprit Libre is rated 4.31/5 from 52 votes. Choose Colonia del Forte 1265 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Esprit Libre for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Esprit Libre?

Esprit Libre lasts longest (Esprit Libre 73/100, Colonia del Forte 1265 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Esprit Libre?

Esprit Libre projects furthest (Esprit Libre 72/100, Colonia del Forte 1265 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colonia del Forte 1265 and Esprit Libre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Petitgrain, Lavender and oak moss.

Is Colonia del Forte 1265 or Esprit Libre better for summer or winter?

Colonia del Forte 1265 suits daytime wear; Esprit Libre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colonia del Forte 1265 and Esprit Libre?

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. Esprit Libre has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, African Orange Flower and Sage, heart notes of Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit, Lemongrass and Litsea Cubeba, a base of Pine, oak moss, Galbanum and Tonka Bean.