Colonia del Forte 1265 vs L'Eau
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Eau takes 5 of 5 categories.
Colonia del Forte 1265Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'EauChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Colonia del Forte 12650/5
L'Eau5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Eau
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Eau
- Sillage & projection
- L'Eau
- Value for money
- L'Eau
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Eau
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Colonia del Forte 1265Profumi del ForteL'EauLaura AshleyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%
4.32/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 37%Had 29%Want 34%
Category winnerL'EauRating 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
38%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
111 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Eau
SillageL'Eau
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'EauBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
powdery65%
lavender53%
musky42%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
fresh spicy69%
mossy61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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
RosemaryPetitgrainAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCarnation
Base
oak mossSandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Petitgrain, Lavender and Rosemary. 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
Spring100
Summer74
Fall45
Winter13
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#27,766
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL'EauHigher 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 →L'Eau by Laura Ashley is a crisp Chypre Floral that captures the clean essence of a garden in spring. It opens with sharp rosemary and zesty citrus notes before settling into a soft heart of lavender, lily-of-the-valley, and carnation. The base dries down to a grounding blend of oak moss, sandalwood, and patchouli, ma…
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 L'Eau?
L'Eau takes 5 of 5 categories. Colonia del Forte 1265 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; L'Eau is rated 4.32/5 from 111 votes. Choose Colonia del Forte 1265 for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Eau for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Colonia del Forte 1265 or L'Eau?
L'Eau lasts longest (L'Eau 67/100, Colonia del Forte 1265 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Colonia del Forte 1265 or L'Eau?
L'Eau projects furthest (L'Eau 64/100, Colonia del Forte 1265 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Colonia del Forte 1265 and L'Eau smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Petitgrain, Lavender and Rosemary.
Is Colonia del Forte 1265 or L'Eau 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 L'Eau?
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. L'Eau has top notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.
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