Colors de Benetton Man (Eau de Toilette) by Benetton

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Colors de Benetton Man Benetton 1988 Eau de Toilette

7.2 / 10 73 Ratings

A perfume by Benetton for men, released in 1988. The scent is citrusy-spicy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Citrus

Spicy

Fresh

Sweet

Green

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Lemon

Lavender

Bergamot

Green leaves

Heart Notes

Cypress

Carnation

Cyclamen

Jasmine

Rose

Base Notes

Benzoin

Cedar

Sandalwood Amber

Amber

Coconut

Patchouli

Vanilla

Perfumer & Creative Guidance

Ann Gottlieb Product developer

Ratings

Scent

7.273 Ratings

Longevity

7.155 Ratings

Sillage

6.556 Ratings

Bottle

6.163 Ratings

Value for money

8.114 Ratings

Submitted by MartinGE, last update on 11/10/2025.

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Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions

11/11/2025

Dmbfaninmass
34 Reviews

Dmbfaninmass

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Rewind to about 2019 when I started picking up some juices from my younger years, more times than not being let down by 20-30 years of reformulations and I honestly never thought I’d smell the original Colors. Rewind even further to the summer before freshman year of high school, I got my nose on Colors for the first time. It was one of the very first fragrances I ever wore, about the same timeframe of Preferred Stock, CK’s Obsession, and Ralph Lauren Safari. Colors was def one I’ve wanted to pick up, if ever I could find it out there.

I’m 2019 or 2020, I thought I’d found it on Amazon, but what arrived was the reformulated translucent bottle released a few years after the OG juice in the black bottle. I gave that one away and kept the search alive, eventually finding a 50 ml splash bottle on eBay and it was the OG juice and immediately more memories than I could count came rushing back. This past weekend, I found another eBay seller with 30, 50, and 100 ml bottles. I splurged on a 100 and a 50. Wasn’t sure if the OG would arrive, or if it’d be a bait and switch like Amazon was, but alas they arrived and they’re the original juice in the original black bottle. To me, this is one of those juices where the sum is greater than the parts. I don’t really get many of the individual notes, but rather something inexplicably wonderful. Damn, I love this juice. These bottles will outlive me and eventually find their way into family members wardrobes, or sold off and whoever gets them when it’s time to meet my maker… shoot, I hope they are as mesmerized as I am but this wonderful concoction.

09/22/2014

8Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Pluto
353 Reviews

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Pluto

Top Review 23

Colors - not just for guys

I admit, Benetton fragrances have not attracted me until now. Maybe because the fashion doesn’t do much for me, I have no idea. The same goes for Otto Kern, although I don’t know the fashion, I just find Mr. Kern rather unsympathetic. Always these prejudices, tzz, tzz.

Now I received generous fragrance mail, including Colors. The beginning is fruity, fresh and green, citrusy, but without that sourness that sometimes knocks your socks off. For a brief moment, Colors reminds me of Pour Monsieur. A little later it becomes spicy and slightly sweet, but there’s also a scratchy note that spreads, I’m not sure what’s responsible for that, the cypress? Now I think of Jacomo. Although the pyramid indicates that it contains quite a bit of floral notes, I wouldn’t classify Colors as floral. The base becomes warmer, has something piquant, the freshness is muted. Sillage and longevity are in the mid-range, the blue glass bottle is rather minimalist, but feels good in the hand and I’m not really into bling-bling anyway. I would classify Colors as wearable all year round, maybe not necessarily in winter. The classification here clearly indicates a men’s fragrance, nonsense, it smells very nice on me too. Colors receives unrestricted approval from my better half, so I can’t avoid sharing.

And please don’t misunderstand the mention of Pour Monsieur and Jacomo, it’s just small fragrance memory flashes, I didn’t mean to say that Colors is a scent twin.

Thank you dear Precious for the wonderful surprise package, every fragrance is a hit.

09/28/2015

6.5Scent 7Longevity 5Sillage

FabianO
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FabianO

Very helpful Review 8

Citrus-Cypress-Lavender Quality Bargain from the Drugstore

It must be the decade. Damn, if that isn't (once again!) the explanation.

Sold for just under 10 euros for 100 ml in drugstores, the nearly 30-year-old "Colors de Benetton Man" offers a quality level that you probably won't find again in this ultra-mainstream category.

The scent is designed to be extremely natural, opening with a fresh, crisp lemon, slightly green, lightly caressed by lavender.

It reminds one a bit of the other, more expensive (admittedly somewhat more sophisticatedly composed) men's classics in this category - a hint of "Armani Eau pour homme" resonates, as does a bit of "Halston Z-14".

Cypress joins in, keeping it fresh, green, and subtly ethereal. As it develops, a bit more cedar and patchouli come into play, serving lightly spicy nuances.

Longevity is good, quality is unquestionable as well. Not a bad purchase.

05/05/2010

7.5Scent 7Longevity 8Sillage

Nw1990
66 Reviews

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Nw1990

Helpful Review 9

My Secret Tip

At first, this perfume impresses with its lemon....YOU HAVE TO LIKE IT
After a short while, the fruity scent emerges, and in my opinion, there’s also a really great spicy note.

I finally found and bought this fragrance today.
I simply love the scent because it perfectly combines sweet, fruity, and spicy notes.

On me, Colors Uomo lasts really long, as I have now noticed. Over time, this fragrance becomes more and more pleasant. Not intrusive but unmistakable.

An absolute secret tip for spring/summer...and at 7.99 euros (100ml) at Rossmann, it’s a must-have.

I don’t want to claim that Colors Uomo isn’t a matter of taste, but everyone should try it at least once!!!

09/06/2022

9Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Minigolf
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Minigolf

Helpful Review 8

Small but WOW!

I just pulled out a vintage mini that I hadn't thought about at all, had I not come across a fragrance in the forum that I would like to "swap."
And the potential swap partner has it on their wish list.
Now I'm testing it; a drop that landed on my wrist from the rim is more than enough to make one think I've applied three hefty sprays. And it smells perfectly fine, thanks to its opaque little bottle.
The scent has the real "vibe" that you know from the 80s! Genuine, real, and honest with a wonderful "flood" of ingredients. Everything that makes an extraordinary Fougère.
First, there are the long-lasting citrus fruits that open the fragrance. A lot of wonderful greenery and a big handful of lavender. This makes you eager to sniff further! And I am not disappointed. Because a garden full of herbaceous, slightly sweet floral notes marches in. And something delightfully "coniferous," green-resinous and aromatic.
And as if that weren't "enough," there are already balsamic woods and resins standing in formation! A forest aroma that truly makes you happy. Something finely exotic adds the finishing touch. Very subtle, but well recognizable: coconut pulp! A true vintage, this "little one"!

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Statements

13 short views on the fragrance

Gold

4 years ago

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Fresh, green, sporty. Works for anyone who likes this vibe.
I didn't pay attention to it before, but now I'd call it a "hidden gem."

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Yatagan

8 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Back then it was rather below average. By today's standards, it beats a lot of mainstream and gets a 1.0 boost for that!

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Jacko

4 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Surprisingly good fine-spicy Chypre, reminiscent of Nicolaï New York. Too bad it’s no longer produced. Put it in a beautiful bottle!

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Stinkiwinki

10 years ago

9Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Completely underrated fragrance.

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Couchlock

5 years ago

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

vintage: a wonderful, underrated scent for me, a real surprise! great development from the citrusy start to the warm, comforting base.

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Ergoproxy

8 years ago

8.5Scent 8Longevity 6Sillage

Still a beautiful all-rounder. Zesty lemon as the opener, a herbal floral heart, and a soft, slightly woody-powdery base.

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Duftjäger

8 years ago

8.5Scent 7.5Longevity 7Sillage

As already complained multiple times - completely underrated, unbeatable price/performance ratio and an exciting scent development - my SECRET TIP!!

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Rieke2021

2 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Starts with citrus freshness + lots of green. Flowers are very subtle. In the dry down, like the women's version, always softer + warmer. Woody balsam. Unisex.

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