Benetton Cold by Benetton

It’s a citrus fragrance with plenty of character, ideal for hot and sunny days above 25 degrees. Although it has that old-school vibe, it suits young people under 30 well. Its performance is decent for the price; in heat, it can project for about six hours, though the first two are more noticeable. For what it costs, it’s worth it.

This was my first blind buy based on reviews and because it was the cheapest in the Benetton line, and it was a total mistake. It smells outdated, reminding me of hairdressers from my childhood in the 90s and cheap synthetics, and that scent clings to the skin until I shower. It even gave me a headache, something I’ve never experienced with a perfume. Please try it on your skin and feel its evolution before buying. I do not recommend it.

It is a fragrance designed for young people: simple, fresh, and ultra-cheap. The performance is average; it projects little and leaves no trail, but on my skin it lasts about five or six hours. The scent is complex at first; I genuinely struggled to get used to that very synthetic aldehyde. However, once it dries down, it is pleasant—a fresh citrus classic from the same school as Aqua di Giò. Nothing spectacular or special, but perfect for the daily routine of someone who just wants to smell fresh.

It does not resemble CK ONE. I am writing this on 01/09/23: if it has an air of Issey Miyake when it dries down, then yes, it does.

It is a fresh and pleasant scent, though a little cloying. It has a synthetic touch, but an acceptable one. It is somewhat unisex, though it leans more towards the feminine. With it, you can smell good for very little money.

It opens alcoholic and citrusy but doesn’t last long; then it turns green, floral, and perhaps mentholated. It’s intense, though it becomes more restrained as it dries down. It’s not sweet; it has a pleasant bitterness. It’s a fresh masculine scent (not purely citrus), going beyond the innocent image of the bottle. In keeping with its era, it’s not a trendy little sweetie. It’s versatile for sunny, informal days. It delivers for its ridiculous price (100 ml), made in Italy. The sprays don’t sting, and the bottle doesn’t hurt the wallet. Price-to-quality ratio is okay.

At first, it seemed vintage, but over time I’ve come to really like it. It has that cologne touch, fresh and clean. In my collection, I have Acqua Essenziale Colonia by Salvatore Ferragamo, and they are similar; they don’t smell exactly the same but follow the same line. Both are very pleasant, although Cold can be found at half the price of Ferragamo. It projects and lasts well for a fresh scent. People say it’s similar to CK One, but in my experience they are different, though from the same family. I recommend buying it blind; you’ll hardly dislike it, and for the price, it’s worth having and using from time to time.

Benetton Cold is an old fragrance; my father used to wear it and I loved it, so I promised to buy it and managed to get it. Unfortunately, it didn’t work for me as it did for my dad; perhaps due to the batch, reformulation, or my pH. It projects very little: about 30 minutes of good projection, then it becomes personal. It’s a rich scent, very lavender and citrusy. On the plus side, the presentation is pretty and fun, ideal for showing off a collection. With 5 or 6 sprays, I get the projection and trail. Trail: 8/10, Projection: 7/10, Price: 9/10. I got it for 350 plus shipping, though you can catch it for as little as 200 Mexican pesos. Longevity 7/10. Age: I see it as unisex, but it smells like someone over 30 to me; believe me, this is nothing youthful.

I’ll just say it’s a perfume that will accompany me for the rest of my life. It’s the scent of my youth, citrus, fresh, and floral. It has a fantastic longevity. If you apply more than 7 sprays at once, your life is in danger. It’s super strong at the start; I think many won’t like it, but definitely it has a beautiful dry-down. If you’re between 25 and 35, this is the perfume you could have used to win your girl’s heart (in my case, that’s exactly what happened). Honestly, I don’t feel it’s that unisex; I understand it’s because of the floral sensation, but I don’t see it on a woman. But what can I say? I don’t think anyone will regret having it.

A citrusy, fresh scent that suits the skin perfectly, fitting the unisex era. In my respectful opinion, it is not CK One; it has more sillage and longevity, and smells more masculine, although many girls adore it. Benetton Cold works all year round: a pleasant blend of citrus, aldehydes, and lavender. The sillage is moderate, non-invasive, and very comfortable in the heat. Sometimes people in public ask for the name to buy it. I think some focus more on the brand than the scent, which is a matter of taste. It is super versatile, suits any skin and age, doesn’t stain clothes, and is a fresh lotion that lasts just enough: a morning or afternoon. Light, aromatic, and perfect for any style.

I do not like that lavender note; it reminds me of bathroom cleaner. The fragrance smells vintage, which it is, but others disguise it better. To its credit, it lasts longer than one might expect.

A rich, noble, economical fragrance with a fun bottle. I agree that it is not CK One; Cold smells more masculine, has its own path, and is fresher. Literally, upon application, it envelops you in a cloud of freshness, soapy water, and cleanliness. I waited years to buy it again; it sold well since the 2000s and, frankly, it still captivates me, even though it is noticeable that it is old school, which I love. It continues to last and project for six hours. When I go cycling or run in the afternoons, after work, the fragrance perks up as if to say: ‘I have more to give’. The cost-benefit ratio is excellent; in Mexico you can get it for under 200 pesos, very affordable even for collecting. I love it and will keep it until, hopefully, they do not stop producing it.

Fresh and pleasant, it doesn’t bother anyone. If it lasted longer, it would be a 10. It doesn’t smell like CK One as people say; it’s softer than Cold, wearable and smells good, though without any surprises.

Curious to try this Benetton Cold, I got a 10ml sample. They say it’s a CK One with more impact, but I was wrong. It smells like Puig’s Quorum, just toned down. It doesn’t hit like Quorum’s punch. If Quorum is a 100, this Cold is a 35. It’s fresher and lighter, but olfactively they’re about 85% similar (strange, as they only share bergamot, caraway, and patchouli). Pleasant, but it doesn’t last long: after two hours it’s skin scent, and by three and a half it’s almost gone.