Colony (2015)
Perfumer: Thomas Fontaine
66 ratings
From your scent profile
Jean Patou Colony is a floral, green chypre for women that balances a fruity brightness with spice and leather; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A floral hello, my nose just bloomed.
How does it perform?
From 52 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
92% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Leathery
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
LeatheryWhat does Colony (2015) smell like?
It opens with pineapple, orange and bergamot, fresh and fruity. In the heart, jasmine and rose set a floral base, while nutmeg and clove add a spicy warmth. It settles into vetiver, patchouli, amber and leathery notes, woody, powdery and faintly leathery, with the sweetness staying in the background.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Most read it as feminine, with some calling it classic. Chanel Allure Sensuelle (Eau de Parfum) and Oscar de la Renta Oscar Celebration have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Pineapple
- Orange
- Bergamot
First hours
- Nutmeg
- Jasmine
- Rose
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Patchouli
- Leathery notes
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 32%Autumn
- 29%Spring
- 21%Winter
- 18%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Casual23%
- Daytime22%
- Office20%
- Evening18%
- Nighttime16%
Smells like this
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