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Cold

1997 · Unisex · Citrus & Fresh

Cold by Benetton was launched in 1997, a citrus & fresh fragrance unisex. Its accord profile is led by aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus. Key notes: Lavender, Geranium and Aldehydes.

At a glance

Dominant accordsaromatic, fresh spicy, citrus
Key notesLavender, Geranium, Aldehydes, Caraway
Community rating3.69/5 from 760 votes

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Accord profile

aromatic16%fresh spicy14%citrus11%aldehydic10%lavender10%woody8%herbal8%musky8%fresh8%earthy7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Benetton Colors (1997) is a unisex citrus aromatic that opens with a bright, slightly sharp blend of bergamot and aldehydes. The aldehydes give a soapy, effervescent lift before lavender, geranium, caraway, and more aldehydes take over the heart. Caraway adds a dry, spicy edge that keeps the florals from becoming too soft. The base settles into white musk, vetiver, and patchouli—earthy, clean, and slightly woody. This is a classic 90s fresh-spicy profile: aromatic, citrusy, and aldehydic, with lavender and woody facets. It suits collectors who enjoy transparent, unisex scents with a vintage drugstore feel. Best for daytime, casual wear, or warm weather. Not for those seeking sweetness or heavy projection. The aldehydes may read sharp to modern noses, but that’s part of its period charm.

中文簡介

Benetton Colors(1997)係一支中性柑橘芳香調香水。前調由佛手柑同醛組成,散發明亮帶皂感嘅氣泡感。中調有薰衣草、天竺葵、醛同藏茴香,藏茴香帶嚟乾爽辛香,令花香唔會太柔。基調係白麝香、香根草同廣藿香,乾淨得嚟帶泥土同木質感。整體係典型90年代清新辛辣風格,芳香、柑橘、醛感突出,薰衣草同木質並存。適合鍾意透明感中性香、懷舊藥妝感嘅收藏家。日常、休閒或暖天用最啱。唔啱追求甜味或強投射力嘅人。醛香對現代鼻哥可能偏尖,但呢個正係佢嘅年代特色。

Reference data

HouseBenetton
NameCold
Launched1997
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
Notes recorded9
Accords10

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in Cold?

Cold by Benetton: top notes are Bergamot and Aldehydes; heart notes are Lavender, Geranium, Aldehydes and Caraway; base notes are White Musk, Vetiver and Patchouli.

What accords does Cold have?

The dominant accords recorded for Cold are aromatic (100.0%); fresh spicy (88.6%); citrus (67.2%); aldehydic (61.3%); lavender (59.7%).

When was Cold launched?

Cold by Benetton was first released in 1997.

What does Cold smell like?

Cold is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Lavender, Geranium and Aldehydes.

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