Colonia del Forte 1265 vs Knize Ten
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Knize Ten takes 5 of 5 categories.
Colonia del Forte 1265Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Knize TenChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Colonia del Forte 12650/5
Knize Ten5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Knize Ten
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Knize Ten
- Sillage & projection
- Knize Ten
- Value for money
- Knize Ten
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Knize Ten
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Colonia del Forte 1265Profumi del ForteKnize TenKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%
4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerKnize TenRating 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
51%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
1,204 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKnize Ten
SillageKnize Ten
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKnize TenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
powdery65%
lavender53%
musky42%
leather100%
woody92%
animalic84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both 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
GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom
Base
LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla
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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter17
Day100
Night57
Spring43
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
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#183
PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert
Launched—
Reviews257
Category winnerKnize TenHigher 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 →Knize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …
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 Knize Ten?
Knize Ten takes 5 of 5 categories. Colonia del Forte 1265 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes. Choose Colonia del Forte 1265 for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Knize Ten?
Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, Colonia del Forte 1265 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Knize Ten?
Knize Ten projects furthest (Knize Ten 72/100, Colonia del Forte 1265 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Colonia del Forte 1265 and Knize Ten smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Petitgrain.
Is Colonia del Forte 1265 or Knize Ten 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 Knize Ten?
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. Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber.
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