Fragrance comparison

Colonia del Forte 1475 vs Fire + Ice for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Colonia del Forte 1475

Profumi del Forte

4.508 votes

Rank #40,451 MarineCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Fire + Ice for Men

Bogner

3.504 votes

Rank #65,704 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Colonia del Forte 1475 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Colonia del Forte 1475
Choose it for a marine and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fire + Ice for Men
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Colonia del Forte 14752/3

Fire + Ice for Men1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Colonia del Forte 1475
Sillage & projection: Fire + Ice for Men
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Colonia del Forte 1475

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colonia del Forte 1475Profumi del Forte

Fire + Ice for MenBogner

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 20%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityColonia del Forte 1475

SillageFire + Ice for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

citrus90%

salty80%

woody70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

earthy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Amalfi LemonGreen Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaltGingerSea water

Base3 to 4 hours

Woodsy Notesoak mossVanille

Top

BergamotGrapefruitAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart

BirchLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodPatchoulioak mossSea waterVanilleAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Sea water, oak moss and Vanille. Durations are only published for Colonia del Forte 1475, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,704

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerColonia del Forte 1475Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colonia del Forte 1475 by Profumi del Forte is a crisp woody aquatic eau de toilette released in 2011. It opens with sharp Amalfi lemon and brisk green notes, giving an immediate sensation of coastal foliage and fresh sea air. The heart leans into a distinct marine atmosphere, layering natural sea water, rough salt, a…

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Fire + Ice for Men opens with bright citrus and a touch of pepper, then settles into a cleaner woody base with musk, moss, amber, and a light marine edge. It reads fresh first, then warmer and more grounded as it dries down. This looks best suited to men who want an easy daytime scent with citrus lift and soft woody d…

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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 1475 or Fire + Ice for Men?

Colonia del Forte 1475 takes 2 of 3 categories. Colonia del Forte 1475 is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; Fire + Ice for Men is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Colonia del Forte 1475 for a marine and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fire + Ice for Men for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colonia del Forte 1475 or Fire + Ice for Men?

Colonia del Forte 1475 lasts longest (Colonia del Forte 1475 60/100, Fire + Ice for Men 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colonia del Forte 1475 or Fire + Ice for Men?

Fire + Ice for Men projects furthest (Fire + Ice for Men 75/100, Colonia del Forte 1475 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colonia del Forte 1475 and Fire + Ice for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Sea water, oak moss and Vanille.

Is Colonia del Forte 1475 or Fire + Ice for Men better for summer or winter?

Colonia del Forte 1475 suits daytime wear; Fire + Ice for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colonia del Forte 1475 and Fire + Ice for Men?

Colonia del Forte 1475 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Green Notes, heart notes of Salt, Ginger and Sea water, a base of Woodsy Notes, oak moss and Vanille. Fire + Ice for Men has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Birch and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, oak moss and Sea water.