Fragrance comparison

Ted vs Colaroma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 192 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ted

Ted Lapidus

4.02135 votes

Rank #9,298 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Colaroma

Oakcha

3.8457 votes

Rank #34,107 CitrusWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ted takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ted
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Colaroma
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ted6/7

Colaroma1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TedTed Lapidus

ColaromaOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 39%

Category winnerTedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

56%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

135 votes

37%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerTedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTed

SillageTed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value73

Category winnerTedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

cinnamon69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

warm spicy91%

fresh spicy83%

cinnamon74%

fresh65%

amber56%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CedarLemon

Heart

CinnamonLimeNutmegGingerCaraway

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaWhite Musk

Top

LimeGingerLemonOrange

Heart

CinnamonCloveJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cinnamon, Lime and Nutmeg. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer83

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night48

Category winnerColaromaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men0

Unisex69

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#34,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ted by Ted Lapidus offers a clean, spiced freshness that shifts quickly into a sweet, warm amber base. It opens with bright lemon and dry cedar wood, making it suitable for crisp autumn mornings. This budget-friendly scent balances its citrus elements with vanilla and nutmeg to create a comfortable, cozy daily wear op…

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Colaroma by Oakcha brings the crisp, nostalgic fizz of a freshly opened can of craft spiced cola right to your skin. It bursts open with zesty lime, tart lemon, juicy orange, and a sharp pop of spicy ginger that instantly recreates the effervescence of soda bubbles. As the bright citrus settles, warm cinnamon, aromati…

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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, Ted or Colaroma?

Ted takes 6 of 7 categories. Ted is rated 4.02/5 from 135 votes; Colaroma is rated 3.84/5 from 57 votes. Choose Ted for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Colaroma for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ted or Colaroma?

Ted lasts longest (Ted 69/100, Colaroma 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ted or Colaroma?

Ted projects furthest (Ted 65/100, Colaroma 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ted and Colaroma smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cinnamon, Lime and Nutmeg.

Is Ted or Colaroma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Colaroma is the stronger pick. For winter, Ted is the stronger pick. Colaroma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ted and Colaroma?

Ted has top notes of Cedar and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Lime, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and White Musk. Colaroma has top notes of Lime, Ginger, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Vetiver.