Fragrance comparison

Colonia del Forte 1265 vs Vespri Esperidati Women

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 173 ratings analysed

Colonia del Forte 1265

Profumi del Forte

4.2512 votes

Rank #39,984 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vespri Esperidati Women

Nobile 1942

4.22161 votes

Rank #12,687 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vespri Esperidati Women takes 3 of 5 categories.

Colonia del Forte 1265
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vespri Esperidati Women
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Colonia del Forte 12652/5

Vespri Esperidati Women3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colonia del Forte 1265Profumi del Forte

Vespri Esperidati WomenNobile 1942

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

4.22/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%

Category winnerVespri Esperidati WomenRating 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

47%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVespri Esperidati Women

SillageColonia del Forte 1265

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value40

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%

aromatic88%

white floral77%

mossy65%

woody53%

earthy42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

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 LemonBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

PetitgrainJasmineNeroliTarragonOrange

Base

oak mossPatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinAmber

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

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men38

Unisex50

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#12,687

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerVespri Esperidati WomenHigher 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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Vespri Esperidati Women opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and bitter grapefruit. As the immediate citrus sting clears, green petitgrain and soft neroli emerge alongside a dry earthiness from oakmoss and patchouli. It feels crisp, invigorating, and sun-soaked, tailored for hot summer mornings when hea…

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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 Vespri Esperidati Women?

Vespri Esperidati Women takes 3 of 5 categories. Colonia del Forte 1265 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Vespri Esperidati Women is rated 4.22/5 from 161 votes. Choose Colonia del Forte 1265 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vespri Esperidati Women for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Vespri Esperidati Women?

Vespri Esperidati Women lasts longest (Vespri Esperidati Women 68/100, Colonia del Forte 1265 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Vespri Esperidati Women?

Colonia del Forte 1265 projects furthest (Colonia del Forte 1265 60/100, Vespri Esperidati Women 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colonia del Forte 1265 and Vespri Esperidati Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Petitgrain.

Is Colonia del Forte 1265 or Vespri Esperidati Women 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 Vespri Esperidati Women?

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. Vespri Esperidati Women has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Jasmine, Neroli and Tarragon, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Benzoin.