Fragrance comparison

Colonia dell'Imperatore vs 1953 Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Colonia dell'Imperatore

Abdes Salaam Attars Perfumes

4.006 votes

Rank #55,715 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

1953 Eau de Toilette

Pell Wall Perfumes

3.502 votes

Rank #56,360 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Colonia dell'Imperatore takes 2 of 3 categories.

Colonia dell'Imperatore
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
1953 Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Colonia dell'Imperatore2/3

1953 Eau de Toilette1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1953 Eau de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Colonia dell'Imperatore
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Colonia dell'Imperatore

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colonia dell'ImperatoreAbdes Salaam Attars Perfumes

1953 Eau de ToilettePell Wall Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

Longevity1953 Eau de Toilette

SillageColonia dell'Imperatore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

lavender84%

rose77%

musky69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

amber84%

animalic77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, animalic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesLavenderHerbal NotesNeroliRoseCivet

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitronBergamotNeroli

Heart

JasmineFrench orange flowerCinnamonViolet LeafRose

Base

VanillaAmbergrisBenzoinMuskCivet

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Rose and Civet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,715

PerfumerDominique Dubrana

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,360

PerfumerChris Bartlett

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerColonia dell'ImperatoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colonia dell'Imperatore is a classic-leaning aromatic fougere built around bright citruses and neroli, with a green, herbal lavender heart. As it warms up on skin, a soft rose nuance and musky, slightly animalic undertone (civet) can show through. If you like old-school cologne structures with a sharper, herbal edge …

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1953 Eau de Toilette opens with a bright citrus lift, then settles into warm musk, vanilla and benzoin. The overall feel is more classic cologne than sugary floral, with neroli and white flowers keeping it crisp rather than heavy. It may suit someone who likes vintage-leaning citrus florals with a slightly musky, anim…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Colonia dell'Imperatore or 1953 Eau de Toilette?

Colonia dell'Imperatore takes 2 of 3 categories. Colonia dell'Imperatore is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; 1953 Eau de Toilette is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Colonia dell'Imperatore for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose 1953 Eau de Toilette for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colonia dell'Imperatore or 1953 Eau de Toilette?

1953 Eau de Toilette lasts longest (1953 Eau de Toilette 30/100, Colonia dell'Imperatore 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colonia dell'Imperatore or 1953 Eau de Toilette?

Colonia dell'Imperatore projects furthest (Colonia dell'Imperatore 75/100, 1953 Eau de Toilette 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colonia dell'Imperatore and 1953 Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, animalic and musky accords. Common notes include Neroli, Rose and Civet.

Is Colonia dell'Imperatore or 1953 Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

1953 Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colonia dell'Imperatore and 1953 Eau de Toilette?

Colonia dell'Imperatore features Citruses, Lavender, Herbal Notes, Neroli and Rose. 1953 Eau de Toilette has top notes of Citron, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, French orange flower, Cinnamon and Violet Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Ambergris, Benzoin and Musk.