Benetton 1987 EDP

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Colors de Benetton

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Benetton Colors de Benetton is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1987. Colors de Benetton opens with Hyacinth, Neroli, Sage, and Basil, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Benetton's Colors de Benetton carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This 80s powerhouse is a divisive beast: a love-it-or-hate-it scent that has been ravaged by reformulation. Fans adore its unique, sporty, and complex blend of fruit and herbs, while detractors find it an overpowering mess, often compared to bug spray.
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  • Confident
  • Energetic
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Unique
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Colors de Benetton Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

Its fresh, energetic character makes it perfect for casual and sporty wear. The prominent spice and fruit, coupled with potential strong sillage, make it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is key.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Colors de Benetton is a vibrant mosaic of fresh basil and bright neroli leading into a juicy heart of pineapple and peach, underscored by creamy tuberose. The dry-down reveals a sophisticated base of earthy patchouli, oakmoss, and the animalic growl of civet, all smoothed over with warm vanilla. It's a journey from green and fruity to deep and sensual.

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