Colors De Benetton (original) Benetton

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 1987
Strong
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Fall, Winter
Best Season
Evening, Special Occasion
Best For

Fragrance Story

Colors de Benetton (Original) by Benetton is a Oriental fragrance for women. Colors de Benetton (Original) was launched in 1987. The nose behind this fragrance is Bernard Ellena.

Composition Profile

sweet 100%
fruity 85%
woody 70%
white floral 60%
aromatic 50%
earthy 40%
fresh spicy 35%
green 30%
floral 25%
mossy 20%

About the Perfumer

Bernard Ellena

Bernard Ellena

Bernard Ellena has created fragrances for a wide range of brands, including Beloved Woman for Amouage, Simply Her for Avon, Colors De Benetton and Tribu for Benetton, Eau De Paradis and L'eau By Vanessa Bruno for Biotherm, Madeleine for Brocard, and About Men for Bruno Banani. His portfolio demonstrates versatility across floral, fresh, and woody genres. Ellena's compositions are known for their clarity and elegant simplicity.

Fragrance Notes

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Pineapple Pineapple
Oakmoss Oakmoss
Egyptian Sage Egyptian Sage
Opoponax Opoponax
Chinese Patchouli Chinese Patchouli
Peach Peach
French Hyacinth French Hyacinth
Passionfruit Passionfruit
Jasmine Jasmine
Tuberose Tuberose
Neroli Neroli
Basil Basil
Bulgarian Rose Bulgarian Rose
Madagascar Vanilla Madagascar Vanilla
Civet Civet
Cedar Cedar
Unique Character

Colors De Benetton (original) Benetton by Benetton offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Colors De Benetton (original) Benetton embodies the distinctive style of Benetton while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Colors De Benetton Wearer Archetype: Portrait of Colors De Benetton (original) Benetton

Essence

To wear Colors de Benetton is to embrace a scent that is both bold and uncomplicated-fresh, vibrant, and unapologetically alive. It is not a fragrance of hidden depths or brooding mystery; it is an open declaration of joy, a celebration of the senses. The person who chooses this scent is, above all, a Free Spirit, an embodiment of the Explorer archetype-one who seeks experience over stability, novelty over tradition, and movement over stagnation.

The Explorer thrives on discovery. They are not content with the well-trodden path; they crave the rush of new sights, sounds, and sensations. Their life is a mosaic of experiences-some fleeting, some profound-but all essential to their sense of self. They are drawn to the vivid and the immediate, favoring spontaneity over rigid plans.

Their style reflects this: eclectic, colorful, unbound by strict conventions. They might mix vintage finds with modern staples, favoring textures and hues that evoke energy rather than restraint. Their home is likely filled with souvenirs from travels, art that speaks to them rather than matches a decor trend, and books that promise escape or enlightenment.

Philosophically, they reject dogma. They are not necessarily rebellious for rebellion’s sake, but they resist being boxed in by expectations. Their values center on personal freedom, authenticity, and the belief that life should be lived fully, not deferred. They are drawn to thinkers who champion individualism-Nietzsche’s call to "become who you are" resonates deeply with them.

Shadow

Yet, the very qualities that make them vibrant can also be their undoing. Their hunger for novelty can become a refusal to commit-to people, to places, to ideas. They may mistake movement for progress, confusing the accumulation of experiences with true growth.

Relationships may suffer from their inability to stay. They love deeply, but not always for long. Partners may feel abandoned when the Explorer’s attention drifts to the next horizon. Their friendships, while numerous, can lack the depth that comes from years of shared history.

Their aversion to routine can also lead to instability. Financial imprudence, unfinished projects, and a lack of long-term planning may haunt them. They may dismiss responsibility as a cage rather than a foundation.

And beneath their exuberance, there may lurk a quiet fear-what if, after all the wandering, they never truly arrive? What if the next experience never fills the void they keep running from?

Conclusion

Their greatest strength is their ability to embrace the present. Unlike those paralyzed by overanalysis, they act, move, and engage with the world. They are often the ones who pull friends into adventures, who suggest the unplanned road trip, who find beauty in the overlooked corners of life.

In relationships, they are magnetic-charming, enthusiastic, and deeply curious about others. They do not cling possessively; they love freely, though sometimes fleetingly. Their friendships are rich and varied, spanning cultures and backgrounds, because they are unafraid of difference. They are the kind of person who strikes up conversations with strangers and leaves an impression.

Professionally, they thrive in dynamic environments-creative fields, travel, entrepreneurship, or any role that allows them to avoid monotony. Routine is their enemy; they wither under too much structure.