Fragrance comparison

L.12.12 Silver Rose vs Colors de Benetton Woman Purple

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 209 ratings analysed

L.12.12 Silver Rose

Lacoste Fragrances

3.4749 votes

Rank #26,572 MuskyCitrus

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39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Colors de Benetton Woman Purple

Benetton

3.77160 votes

Rank #17,300 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Colors de Benetton Woman Purple takes 6 of 7 categories.

L.12.12 Silver Rose
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Colors de Benetton Woman Purple
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

L.12.12 Silver Rose1/7

Colors de Benetton Woman Purple6/7

Ratings & consensus: Colors de Benetton Woman Purple
Community sentiment: Colors de Benetton Woman Purple
Longevity: L.12.12 Silver Rose
Sillage & projection: Colors de Benetton Woman Purple
Value for money: Colors de Benetton Woman Purple
Versatility: Colors de Benetton Woman Purple
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Colors de Benetton Woman Purple

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L.12.12 Silver RoseLacoste Fragrances

Colors de Benetton Woman PurpleBenetton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

3.77/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 50%Had 28%Want 21%

Category winnerColors de Benetton Woman PurpleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

27%Like

16%Ok

20%Dislike

8%Hate

49 votes

17%Love

59%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

160 votes

Category winnerColors de Benetton Woman PurpleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityL.12.12 Silver Rose

SillageColors de Benetton Woman Purple

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value71

Category winnerColors de Benetton Woman PurpleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

citrus88%

rose77%

powdery65%

floral53%

woody42%

sweet100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBlood Orange

Heart

RoseFreesia

Base

MuskCashmeran

Top

GrapefruitBergamotNeroli

Heart

RoseJasmineFreesia

Base

PralinePatchouli LeafMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rose, Freesia and Musk. 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

Summer83

Fall44

Winter39

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerColors de Benetton Woman PurpleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#17,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerColors de Benetton Woman PurpleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lacoste L.12.12 Silver Rose opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and tangy blood orange. As the bright citrus settles, watery freesia and a cool, almost mineral rose step forward. The fragrance sits on a base of clean musk and soft cashmeran, giving the dry down a slightly powdery, metallic crispness. It feels cool …

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Colors de Benetton Woman Purple is a sweet, floral chypre designed for daily wear. It opens with vibrant grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a heart of rose and jasmine. The fragrance is grounded by a praline and patchouli base, making it a reliable, accessible choice for casual settings during spring or autu…

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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, L.12.12 Silver Rose or Colors de Benetton Woman Purple?

Colors de Benetton Woman Purple takes 6 of 7 categories. L.12.12 Silver Rose is rated 3.47/5 from 49 votes; Colors de Benetton Woman Purple is rated 3.77/5 from 160 votes. Choose L.12.12 Silver Rose for a musky and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Colors de Benetton Woman Purple for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L.12.12 Silver Rose or Colors de Benetton Woman Purple?

L.12.12 Silver Rose lasts longest (L.12.12 Silver Rose 62/100, Colors de Benetton Woman Purple 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L.12.12 Silver Rose or Colors de Benetton Woman Purple?

Colors de Benetton Woman Purple projects furthest (Colors de Benetton Woman Purple 52/100, L.12.12 Silver Rose 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L.12.12 Silver Rose and Colors de Benetton Woman Purple smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rose, Freesia and Musk.

Is L.12.12 Silver Rose or Colors de Benetton Woman Purple better for summer or winter?

For summer, L.12.12 Silver Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Colors de Benetton Woman Purple is the stronger pick. L.12.12 Silver Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L.12.12 Silver Rose and Colors de Benetton Woman Purple?

L.12.12 Silver Rose has top notes of Grapefruit and Blood Orange, heart notes of Rose and Freesia, a base of Musk and Cashmeran. Colors de Benetton Woman Purple has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Praline, Patchouli Leaf and Musk.