Fragrance comparison

Mystery of Life vs Colors de Benetton (Original)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 342 ratings analysed

Mystery of Life

Maori Collection

4.2832 votes

Rank #29,006 White FloralSweet

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39%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Colors de Benetton (Original)

Benetton

4.42310 votes

Rank #3,021 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Colors de Benetton (Original) takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mystery of Life
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Colors de Benetton (Original)
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Mystery of Life1/7

Colors de Benetton (Original)6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mystery of LifeMaori Collection

Colors de Benetton (Original)Benetton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%

4.42/ 5 · 310 votes

Have 26%Had 74%Want 0%

Category winnerColors de Benetton (Original)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

57%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

310 votes

Category winnerColors de Benetton (Original)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityColors de Benetton (Original)

SillageColors de Benetton (Original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value67

Category winnerColors de Benetton (Original)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet90%

tuberose80%

vanilla70%

woody60%

caramel50%

sweet100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

TuberoseIndian JasmineGardeniaBulgarian Rose

Heart3 to 4 hours

Whipped CreamBrown sugarCaramelMadagascar Vanilla

Base2 to 3 hours

Australian SandalwoodBlackwoodCedar

Notes

PineappleOakmossOpoponaxJasmineTuberosePassionfruitEgyptian SageFrench HyacinthPeachCivetChinese PatchouliBasil

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTuberose and Indian Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mystery of Life, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMystery of LifeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex8

Women88

Men9

Unisex40

Women51

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,006

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,021

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerColors de Benetton (Original)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mystery of Life by Maori Collection is a rich floral fruity perfume built on lush white flowers and sweet bakery accords. It opens with an intense bouquet of tuberose, gardenia, and Indian jasmine, freshened by a touch of Bulgarian rose. Rather than turning sharp or powdery, the floral layer melts quickly into a decad…

Reviews →

Colors de Benetton Original is a vibrant, fruity-floral oriental from 1987. It layers crisp pineapple and peach over a deep, resinous base of opoponax and oakmoss. This scent captures the bold energy of late eighties fashion, offering a nostalgic and playful experience perfect for casual daytime wear during the spring…

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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, Mystery of Life or Colors de Benetton (Original)?

Colors de Benetton (Original) takes 6 of 7 categories. Mystery of Life is rated 4.28/5 from 32 votes; Colors de Benetton (Original) is rated 4.42/5 from 310 votes. Choose Mystery of Life for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Colors de Benetton (Original) for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mystery of Life or Colors de Benetton (Original)?

They last about the same: Colors de Benetton (Original) 67/100, Mystery of Life 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mystery of Life or Colors de Benetton (Original)?

Colors de Benetton (Original) projects furthest (Colors de Benetton (Original) 59/100, Mystery of Life 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystery of Life and Colors de Benetton (Original) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Tuberose and Indian Jasmine.

Is Mystery of Life or Colors de Benetton (Original) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mystery of Life is the stronger pick. For winter, Mystery of Life is the stronger pick. Mystery of Life suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystery of Life and Colors de Benetton (Original)?

Mystery of Life has top notes of Tuberose, Indian Jasmine, Gardenia and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Brown sugar, Caramel and Madagascar Vanilla, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Blackwood and Cedar. Colors de Benetton (Original) features Pineapple, Oakmoss, Opoponax, Jasmine and Tuberose.