Fragrance comparison

Colonia del Forte 1452 vs Menthe Froide

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 129 ratings analysed

Colonia del Forte 1452

Profumi del Forte

4.3824 votes

Rank #34,862 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Menthe Froide

Aura Perfume

3.93105 votes

Rank #4,939 GreenAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Menthe Froide takes 4 of 5 categories.

Colonia del Forte 1452
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Menthe Froide
Choose it for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Colonia del Forte 14521/5

Menthe Froide4/5

Ratings & consensus: Colonia del Forte 1452
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Menthe Froide
Sillage & projection: Menthe Froide
Value for money: Menthe Froide
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Menthe Froide

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colonia del Forte 1452Profumi del Forte

Menthe FroideAura Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 22%Had 19%Want 59%

3.93/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerColonia del Forte 1452Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

45%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMenthe Froide

SillageMenthe Froide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMenthe FroideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

aldehydic65%

sweet48%

floral30%

green100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

TangerineOrangeAldehydes

Heart2 to 3 hours

PetitgrainFloral Notes

Base2 to 3 hours

Green Notes

Top

BergamotAldehydesPetitgrainTangerinePink PepperLemon

Heart

PeppermintMintIceLavenderCaraway

Base

AmbroxanAmbergrisVetiverOakmossMuskKyara IncenseSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Aldehydes and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Colonia del Forte 1452, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night8

Spring70

Summer100

Fall40

Winter10

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,862

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#4,939

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerMenthe FroideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colonia del Forte 1452 by Profumi del Forte brings a crisp, traditional Italian cologne structure into clear focus through sparkling aldehydes and bright fruit. It opens with juicy tangerine and sweet orange slices lifted by a clean, airy aldehydic fizz. As the initial spray settles, bitter green petitgrain enters alo…

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Menthe Froide is a striking aromatic green scent that prioritizes crispness above all. Built around a core of peppermint and icy accords, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and aldehydes before settling into a steady, bracing minty heart. It is a refreshing choice for high-heat summer days, grounding its volatile…

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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 1452 or Menthe Froide?

Menthe Froide takes 4 of 5 categories. Colonia del Forte 1452 is rated 4.38/5 from 24 votes; Menthe Froide is rated 3.93/5 from 105 votes. Choose Colonia del Forte 1452 for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Menthe Froide for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colonia del Forte 1452 or Menthe Froide?

Menthe Froide lasts longest (Menthe Froide 81/100, Colonia del Forte 1452 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colonia del Forte 1452 or Menthe Froide?

Menthe Froide projects furthest (Menthe Froide 74/100, Colonia del Forte 1452 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colonia del Forte 1452 and Menthe Froide smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Aldehydes and Petitgrain.

Is Colonia del Forte 1452 or Menthe Froide better for summer or winter?

Colonia del Forte 1452 suits daytime wear; Menthe Froide suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colonia del Forte 1452 and Menthe Froide?

Colonia del Forte 1452 has top notes of Tangerine, Orange and Aldehydes, heart notes of Petitgrain and Floral Notes, a base of Green Notes. Menthe Froide has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Petitgrain and Tangerine, heart notes of Peppermint, Mint, Ice and Lavender, a base of Ambroxan, Ambergris, Vetiver and Oakmoss.