Fragrance comparison

Colonia Dulce vs Laguna Homme

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 409 ratings analysed

Colonia Dulce

Maoli

3.3813 votes

Rank #56,229 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Laguna Homme

Salvador Dali · 2001

3.84396 votes

Rank #28,956 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laguna Homme takes 3 of 3 categories.

Colonia Dulce
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Laguna Homme
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Colonia Dulce0/3

Laguna Homme3/3

Ratings & consensus: Laguna Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Laguna Homme
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Laguna Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colonia DulceMaoli

Laguna HommeSalvador Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 4%Had 29%Want 68%

3.84/ 5 · 396 votes

Have 45%Had 30%Want 25%

Category winnerLaguna HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

27%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

396 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLaguna Homme

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

sweet65%

vanilla48%

conifer30%

citrus100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

LimeMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base2 to 3 hours

Vanilla

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeLimeLemon VerbenaLemon

Heart

CedarSandalwoodJasmineCyclamen

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaCoumarinSageMuskLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Colonia Dulce, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men69

Unisex28

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,229

PerfumerKai Hughes, Kalani Hughes

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#28,956

PerfumerHenri Bergia

Launched2001

Reviews0

Category winnerLaguna HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colonia Dulce by Maoli opens with a tart, refreshing burst of lime paired with sweet mandarin orange. This bright introduction immediately brings sunny citrus groves to mind. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of African orange flower and gentle jasmine unfolds, introducing a soft, sunny floral character withou…

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Salvador Dali Laguna Homme opens with an invigorating splash of juicy lime, sweet mandarin orange, and crisp lemon verbena that feels refreshingly bright. As the zesty citrus sparkle softens, a cozy heart of creamy sandalwood, cedar, and soft jasmine begins to unfold. The base settles into a smooth blend of comforting…

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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 Dulce or Laguna Homme?

Laguna Homme takes 3 of 3 categories. Colonia Dulce is rated 3.38/5 from 13 votes; Laguna Homme is rated 3.84/5 from 396 votes. Choose Colonia Dulce for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Laguna Homme for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Colonia Dulce or Laguna Homme?

Laguna Homme lasts longest (Laguna Homme 66/100, Colonia Dulce 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colonia Dulce and Laguna Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Colonia Dulce or Laguna Homme better for summer or winter?

Colonia Dulce suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colonia Dulce and Laguna Homme?

Colonia Dulce has top notes of Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and African Orange Flower, a base of Vanilla. Laguna Homme has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lime and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Cedar, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Coumarin and Sage.