Fragrance comparison

Colt vs Very

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 978 ratings analysed

Colt

Evaflor

3.004 votes

Rank #60,196 CitrusPowdery

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61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Very

Valentino

4.02974 votes

Rank #3,331 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Very takes 4 of 5 categories.

Colt
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Very
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Colt1/5

Very4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ColtEvaflor

VeryValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 75%Want 25%

4.02/ 5 · 974 votes

Have 35%Had 65%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

32%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

974 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVery

SillageVery

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value52

Category winnerColtBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

fresh spicy60%

lavender50%

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both powdery, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeLemonBergamotLavender

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineRose

Base3-5 hrs

MuskSandalwoodTobacco

Top15-30 mins

MagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyTarragonBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeOrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletJasmineWoodsy NotesRoseRosemary

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber

Category winnerVeryLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 50%Work 31%Date 12%Party 8%

Men2

Unisex2

Women96

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,196

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,331

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winnerVeryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evaflor Colt opens with an assertive blast of sharp lemon, bitter orange, and herbal lavender that quickly softens into powdery violet and clean rose. Underneath the bright citrus lift, a light base of sandalwood, clean musk, and dry tobacco provides a simple woody anchor. It is an uncomplicated budget cologne suited …

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Very Valentino by Valentino opens with a crisp, invigorating burst of citrus and garden herbs. Bright bergamot, tangy mandarin orange, and zesty lemon mingle with refreshing tarragon and tart black currant. As the sparkling introduction settles, a lush bouquet of dewy lily-of-the-valley, romantic rose, and delicate ja…

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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, Colt or Very?

Very takes 4 of 5 categories. Colt is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Very is rated 4.02/5 from 974 votes. Choose Colt for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Very for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colt or Very?

Very lasts longest (Very 66/100, Colt 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colt or Very?

Very projects furthest (Very 57/100, Colt 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colt and Very smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Colt or Very better for summer or winter?

Colt suits daytime wear; Very suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colt and Very?

Colt has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Tobacco. Very has top notes of Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Woodsy Notes and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.