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Off Piste vs Colors de Benetton Man (Original)

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

Updated 92 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Off Piste

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • 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 Piste0/4
Colors de Benetton Man (Original)4/4
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
Off PisteDIEM
Colors de Benetton Man (Original)Benetton
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
4.45/ 5 · 84 votes
Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
13%Love
38%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

56%Love
38%Like
1%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate59
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityColors de Benetton Man (Original)

SillageColors de Benetton Man (Original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value71
Category winnerColors de Benetton Man (Original)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
earthy70%
camphor60%
amber50%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
floral77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
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
Hinoki WoodPatchoulioak mossCypressCamphorAmberFir

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
CypressPatchouliLavenderSandalwoodCoconutCorianderCarnationVanillaJasmineCyclamenFirAmber

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter86
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men95
Unisex5
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,457

PerfumerJimmy Anton Studer

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerColors de Benetton Man (Original)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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