Fragrance comparison

Colonia del Forte 1265 vs Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 512 ratings analysed

3 wins

Colonia del Forte 1265

Profumi del Forte

4.2512 votes

Rank #39,984 CitrusAromatic

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64%scent match

Closely related

Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

Roger & Gallet

4.12500 votes

Rank #6,512 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Colonia del Forte 1265 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Colonia del Forte 1265
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Colonia del Forte 12653/5

Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille2/5

Ratings & consensus: Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
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: Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colonia del Forte 1265Profumi del Forte

Jean Marie Farina Extra VieilleRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

4.12/ 5 · 500 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerJean Marie Farina Extra VieilleRating 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

36%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

490 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityColonia del Forte 1265

SillageColonia del Forte 1265

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value65

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%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

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 = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotAmalfi LemonOrangePetitgrain

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderHeliotropeNeroliRose

Base3 to 5 hours

RosemaryMuskoak mossThyme

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

PetitgrainRosemaryNeroliCarnationRose

Base

CloveMyrtleCedarVetiverMuskWhite AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Petitgrain. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men28

Unisex66

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#6,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerJean Marie Farina Extra VieilleHigher 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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Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille is a brisk old-school eau de cologne built around bright lemon, bergamot, orange and green neroli facets. It smells clean, tangy and lightly herbal, with a touch of spice and soft woods underneath. It suits hot weather, post-shower wear and anyone who enjoys classic citrus refreshers mo…

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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 Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

Colonia del Forte 1265 takes 3 of 5 categories. Colonia del Forte 1265 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille is rated 4.12/5 from 500 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 Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

Colonia del Forte 1265 lasts longest (Colonia del Forte 1265 56/100, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

Colonia del Forte 1265 projects furthest (Colonia del Forte 1265 60/100, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colonia del Forte 1265 and Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Petitgrain.

Is Colonia del Forte 1265 or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille 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 Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

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. Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Rosemary, Neroli and Carnation, a base of Clove, Myrtle, Cedar and Vetiver.