Fragrance comparison

Colonia del Forte 1265 vs Luciano Pavarotti

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 221 ratings analysed

Colonia del Forte 1265

Profumi del Forte

4.2512 votes

Rank #39,984 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Luciano Pavarotti

4.36209 votes

Rank #3,281 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luciano Pavarotti 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.
Luciano Pavarotti
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Colonia del Forte 12651/5

Luciano Pavarotti4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colonia del Forte 1265Profumi del Forte

Luciano PavarottiLuciano Pavarotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

4.36/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiRating 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

57%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityLuciano Pavarotti

SillageLuciano Pavarotti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value66

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%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

honey69%

sweet61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus

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

Lemon VerbenaAmalfi LemonPetitgrainIvyBergamotNeroli

Heart

PatchouliCloveIrisGeraniumRoseVirginia Cedar

Base

White HoneyOpoponaxoak mossBenzoinTonka BeanAmberLeatherLiatris

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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night57

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men85

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,281

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiHigher 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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Luciano Pavarotti is a classic woody chypre that leans into its aromatic roots. It features a bright opening of lemon verbena and bergamot that transitions into a heart of clove, patchouli, and rose. The base relies on oakmoss and leather, grounding the scent in a traditional, mature structure that shines best during …

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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 Luciano Pavarotti?

Luciano Pavarotti takes 4 of 5 categories. Colonia del Forte 1265 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Luciano Pavarotti is rated 4.36/5 from 209 votes. Choose Colonia del Forte 1265 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Luciano Pavarotti for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Luciano Pavarotti?

Luciano Pavarotti lasts longest (Luciano Pavarotti 78/100, Colonia del Forte 1265 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Luciano Pavarotti?

Luciano Pavarotti projects furthest (Luciano Pavarotti 67/100, Colonia del Forte 1265 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colonia del Forte 1265 and Luciano Pavarotti smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Petitgrain and Neroli.

Is Colonia del Forte 1265 or Luciano Pavarotti 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 Luciano Pavarotti?

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. Luciano Pavarotti has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Amalfi Lemon, Petitgrain and Ivy, heart notes of Patchouli, Clove, Iris and Geranium, a base of White Honey, Opoponax, oak moss and Benzoin.