Fragrance comparison

Vespree vs Colors de Benetton Man (Original)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Vespree

Bienaimé

4.3312 votes

Rank #18,891 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Colors de Benetton Man (Original)

Benetton

4.4584 votes

Rank #7,022 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Vespree
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Colors de Benetton Man (Original)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Vespree2/4

Colors de Benetton Man (Original)2/4

Ratings & consensus: Colors de Benetton Man (Original)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vespree
Sillage & projection: Vespree
Value for money: Not scored
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

VespreeBienaimé

Colors de Benetton Man (Original)Benetton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

4.45/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

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

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityVespree

SillageVespree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

vanilla58%

balsamic44%

earthy30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliFougère AccordCedarVanillaBenzoinAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CypressPatchouliLavenderSandalwoodCoconutCorianderCarnationVanillaJasmineCyclamenFirAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Vanilla and Amber. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,891

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#7,022

PerfumerJimmy Anton Studer

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerColors de Benetton Man (Original)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vespree by Bienaimé is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Vespree was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Schnirer. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

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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…

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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, Vespree or Colors de Benetton Man (Original)?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Vespree is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; Colors de Benetton Man (Original) is rated 4.45/5 from 84 votes. Choose Vespree for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Colors de Benetton Man (Original) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

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

Vespree lasts longest (Vespree 78/100, Colors de Benetton Man (Original) 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vespree or Colors de Benetton Man (Original)?

Vespree projects furthest (Vespree 72/100, Colors de Benetton Man (Original) 64/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.

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

Vespree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Vespree features Patchouli, Fougère Accord, Cedar, Vanilla and Benzoin. Colors de Benetton Man (Original) features Cypress, Patchouli, Lavender, Sandalwood and Coconut.