Fragrance comparison

The Vert & Bigarade vs Colors de Benetton Woman Blue

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 529 ratings analysed

5 wins

The Vert & Bigarade

L'Occitane en Provence

4.15321 votes

Rank #9,948 GreenCitrus

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Colors de Benetton Woman Blue

Benetton

3.78208 votes

Rank #16,177 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Vert & Bigarade takes 5 of 7 categories.

The Vert & Bigarade
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Colors de Benetton Woman Blue
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

The Vert & Bigarade5/7

Colors de Benetton Woman Blue2/7

Ratings & consensus: The Vert & Bigarade
Community sentiment: The Vert & Bigarade
Longevity: The Vert & Bigarade
Sillage & projection: Colors de Benetton Woman Blue
Value for money: Colors de Benetton Woman Blue
Versatility: The Vert & Bigarade
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Vert & Bigarade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Vert & BigaradeL'Occitane en Provence

Colors de Benetton Woman BlueBenetton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 321 votes

Have 42%Had 27%Want 30%

3.78/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 44%Had 26%Want 30%

Category winnerThe Vert & BigaradeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

59%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

321 votes

22%Love

51%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

208 votes

Category winnerThe Vert & BigaradeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityThe Vert & Bigarade

SillageColors de Benetton Woman Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value73

Category winnerColors de Benetton Woman BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

woody50%

citrus100%

white floral88%

floral77%

aromatic65%

sweet53%

musky42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green TeaBitter Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

MateThyme

Base4-6 hrs

HayCedarMusk

Top

YuzuLemonBitter Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomFreesiaMate

Base

MuskCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Mate, Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for The Vert & Bigarade, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer100

Fall13

Winter4

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe Vert & BigaradeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex45

Women55

Casual 45%Work 34%Date 15%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,948

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#16,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerThe Vert & BigaradeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane The Vert & Bigarade delivers an invigorating splash of bitter orange peel and steeped green tea leaves right from the first spray. The citrus feels crisp, biting, and authentic rather than sweet or candied. Within fifteen minutes, the tart orange rind softens as herbal mate and aromatic thyme step forward t…

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Colors de Benetton Woman Blue is a crisp citrus fragrance built around vibrant Yuzu, lemon, and bitter orange. It unfolds into a clean, floral heart of orange blossom and freesia, resting on a base of musk and cedar. This scent is designed for daily wear, offering a refreshing and uncomplicated profile that suits casu…

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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, The Vert & Bigarade or Colors de Benetton Woman Blue?

The Vert & Bigarade takes 5 of 7 categories. The Vert & Bigarade is rated 4.15/5 from 321 votes; Colors de Benetton Woman Blue is rated 3.78/5 from 208 votes. Choose The Vert & Bigarade for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Colors de Benetton Woman Blue for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Vert & Bigarade or Colors de Benetton Woman Blue?

The Vert & Bigarade lasts longest (The Vert & Bigarade 52/100, Colors de Benetton Woman Blue 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Vert & Bigarade or Colors de Benetton Woman Blue?

Colors de Benetton Woman Blue projects furthest (Colors de Benetton Woman Blue 53/100, The Vert & Bigarade 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Vert & Bigarade and Colors de Benetton Woman Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Mate, Cedar and Musk.

Is The Vert & Bigarade or Colors de Benetton Woman Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Vert & Bigarade is the stronger pick. For winter, Colors de Benetton Woman Blue is the stronger pick. The Vert & Bigarade suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Vert & Bigarade and Colors de Benetton Woman Blue?

The Vert & Bigarade has top notes of Green Tea and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Mate and Thyme, a base of Hay, Cedar and Musk. Colors de Benetton Woman Blue has top notes of Yuzu, Lemon and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Freesia and Mate, a base of Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean.