Fragrance comparison

Colors de Benetton Man Green vs The Essence

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 577 ratings analysed

Colors de Benetton Man Green

Benetton

3.68228 votes

Rank #14,694 CitrusAromatic

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52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

The Essence

Porsche Design

3.86349 votes

Rank #7,034 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Essence takes 5 of 7 categories.

Colors de Benetton Man Green
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
The Essence
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Colors de Benetton Man Green2/7

The Essence5/7

Ratings & consensus: The Essence
Community sentiment: The Essence
Longevity: The Essence
Sillage & projection: The Essence
Value for money: Colors de Benetton Man Green
Versatility: Colors de Benetton Man Green
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colors de Benetton Man GreenBenetton

The EssencePorsche Design

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

Category winnerThe EssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

51%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

210 votes

25%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

349 votes

Category winnerThe EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityThe Essence

SillageThe Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value66

Category winnerColors de Benetton Man GreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

fruity65%

soft spicy56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Coriander

Base

CedarBlueberry

Top

JuniperBlueberry

Heart

Pine TreePepperCoriander

Base

IncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesCoriander and Blueberry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerColors de Benetton Man GreenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

Men91

Unisex6

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#7,034

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Bruno Jovanovic

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerThe EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colors de Benetton Man Green is an accessible woody fragrance launched in 2018. It relies on a crisp bergamot opening and a core of coriander spice, set against a foundation of cedar and blueberry. This blend offers a clean, straightforward profile that performs well in casual daily settings or during high-heat summer…

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Porsche Design The Essence opens with a crisp burst of chilled juniper berry and a tart touch of blueberry. As the sharp botanical opening settles, Siberian pine needles, pepper, and earthy coriander create an aromatic green heart. The base rests on dry incense and patchouli, keeping the dry-down cool and woody rather…

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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, Colors de Benetton Man Green or The Essence?

The Essence takes 5 of 7 categories. Colors de Benetton Man Green is rated 3.68/5 from 228 votes; The Essence is rated 3.86/5 from 349 votes. Choose Colors de Benetton Man Green for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose The Essence for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Colors de Benetton Man Green or The Essence?

The Essence lasts longest (The Essence 58/100, Colors de Benetton Man Green 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colors de Benetton Man Green or The Essence?

The Essence projects furthest (The Essence 55/100, Colors de Benetton Man Green 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colors de Benetton Man Green and The Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander and Blueberry.

Is Colors de Benetton Man Green or The Essence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Colors de Benetton Man Green is the stronger pick. For winter, Colors de Benetton Man Green is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colors de Benetton Man Green and The Essence?

Colors de Benetton Man Green has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, a base of Cedar and Blueberry. The Essence has top notes of Juniper and Blueberry, heart notes of Pine Tree, Pepper and Coriander, a base of Incense and Patchouli.