Colonia del Forte 1265 vs Grand Neroli
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Colonia del Forte 1265 takes 3 of 5 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.
Grand NeroliChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Colonia del Forte 12653/5
Grand Neroli2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Grand Neroli
- 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
- Grand Neroli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Colonia del Forte 1265Profumi del ForteGrand NeroliAtelier CologneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%
4.02/ 5 · 816 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerGrand NeroliRating 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
32%Love
51%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
816 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%
aromatic86%
green72%
white floral58%
fresh spicy44%
fresh30%
Scent match56%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
NeroliPetitgrainAmalfi LemonBergamot
Heart
oak mossGalbanumBirch Leaf
Base
MuskMadagascar VanillaWhite Amber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Petitgrain and Neroli. 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
Spring76
Summer100
Fall18
Winter7
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#28,886
PerfumerCecile Hua
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGrand NeroliHigher 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 →Atelier Cologne Grand Neroli opens with a burst of crisp Amalfi lemon, bitter bergamot, and sharp petitgrain. The sunlit citrus flash quickly gives way to green Moroccan neroli and herbal galbanum, anchored by crushed birch leaf. As the bright initial burst softens on skin, a subtle base of clean musk, warm Madagascar…
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 Grand Neroli?
Colonia del Forte 1265 takes 3 of 5 categories. Colonia del Forte 1265 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Grand Neroli is rated 4.02/5 from 816 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 Grand Neroli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Grand Neroli?
Colonia del Forte 1265 lasts longest (Colonia del Forte 1265 56/100, Grand Neroli 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Grand Neroli?
Colonia del Forte 1265 projects furthest (Colonia del Forte 1265 60/100, Grand Neroli 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Colonia del Forte 1265 and Grand Neroli smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Petitgrain and Neroli.
Is Colonia del Forte 1265 or Grand Neroli 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 Grand Neroli?
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. Grand Neroli has top notes of Neroli, Petitgrain, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of oak moss, Galbanum and Birch Leaf, a base of Musk, Madagascar Vanilla and White Amber.
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