Fragrance comparison

Colors de Benetton Man (Original) vs Off Piste

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 92 ratings analysed

4 wins

Colors de Benetton Man (Original)

Benetton

4.4584 votes

Rank #7,457 WoodyAromatic

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Off Piste

DIEM

3.388 votes

Rank #67,227 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Colors de Benetton Man (Original) takes 4 of 4 categories.

Colors de Benetton Man (Original)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Off Piste
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Colors de Benetton Man (Original)4/4

Off Piste0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Colors de Benetton Man (Original)Benetton

Off PisteDIEM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

38%Like

1%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

84 votes

13%Love

38%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityColors de Benetton Man (Original)

SillageColors de Benetton Man (Original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerColors de Benetton Man (Original)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

earthy70%

camphor60%

amber50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CypressPatchouliLavenderSandalwoodCoconutCorianderCarnationVanillaJasmineCyclamenFirAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Hinoki WoodPatchoulioak mossCypressCamphorAmberFir

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypress, Patchouli, Fir and Amber. Durations are only published for Off Piste, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,457

PerfumerJimmy Anton Studer

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#67,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerColors de Benetton Man (Original)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colors de Benetton Man Original is a warm, woody oriental fragrance launched in 1988. It balances spicy coriander and aromatic lavender with a rich, creamy base of sandalwood, cedar, and vanilla. This classic scent is well-suited for cooler autumn and winter days, offering a distinctive, mature profile that remains po…

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Off Piste by DIEM presents an invigorating walk through cold northern timberland. The scent begins with a crisp rush of icy camphor, creating a frosty and sharp initial impression. As the brisk opening settles, evergreen fir and aromatic cypress provide a green, forest canopy quality. Warm hinoki wood adds dry, clean …

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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, Colors de Benetton Man (Original) or Off Piste?

Colors de Benetton Man (Original) takes 4 of 4 categories. Colors de Benetton Man (Original) is rated 4.45/5 from 84 votes; Off Piste is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Colors de Benetton Man (Original) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Off Piste for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colors de Benetton Man (Original) or Off Piste?

Colors de Benetton Man (Original) lasts longest (Colors de Benetton Man (Original) 71/100, Off Piste 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colors de Benetton Man (Original) or Off Piste?

Colors de Benetton Man (Original) projects furthest (Colors de Benetton Man (Original) 64/100, Off Piste 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colors de Benetton Man (Original) and Off Piste smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Patchouli, Fir and Amber.

Is Colors de Benetton Man (Original) or Off Piste better for summer or winter?

Off Piste suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colors de Benetton Man (Original) and Off Piste?

Colors de Benetton Man (Original) features Cypress, Patchouli, Lavender, Sandalwood and Coconut. Off Piste features Hinoki Wood, Patchouli, oak moss, Cypress and Camphor.