Benetton Cold

Benetton Cold, released in 1997, is a spicy woody scent worn by anyone. Those two accords are what nearly everyone describes; about half also find it fresh, floral, aromatic or citrusy, which fits its crisp, slightly old-school character.

The opening is bright and a little fizzy, bergamot bringing citrus, aldehydes a sparkling, soapy lift, and caraway an unusual dry spiciness. The heart is aromatic and clean: coriander adds a warm, slightly citrus spice, lavender the classic barbershop freshness, and geranium a green, rosy sharpness. The base of vetiver, patchouli and white musk is dry and earthy with a clean, laundered softness at the end.

Wearers report moderate longevity more often than long lasting, and sillage is moderate for most and strong for about a third. It is voted mainly for summer and spring and strongly for daytime. It suits someone who wants a cool, clean, unisex fragrance for warm days and work, with a spicy edge to keep it interesting.

Benetton Cold — unisex fragrance by Benetton (released 1997). Top notes: Bergamot, Aldehydes, Caraway. Heart notes: Lavender, Geranium, Coriander. Base notes: White Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli. — Parfica open fragrance database