Benetton Cold

[email protected] 's review was a joy to read, and put a smile on my face as reflecting my feelings "exactly" about Benetton Cold. And here's my story with it: I got Benetton Cold (new bottle with the thin font with cold logo) cheaper than the price of peanuts some 6-7 years ago. After a week of trials, I found it quite rancid and off putting - and moved it to my bathroom, thought all that soapiness, aldehydes and rosemary and geranium etc. would make a nice bathroom refresher scent. And day by day, it grew on me as I was spraying it every now and then on the shower curtains, towels etc., and whenever I came back to the bathroom after a few minutes or hours or days, this unbelievably fresh aroma was there lingering in the air, getting better and better in the next 1-2 days. It almost had a Chanel-like aldehydic-violet quality to it, believe it or not. That's how I loved this fragrance, by experiencing in the ambient air. You could easily recognize the violet (ionones) note, along with aldehydes and aromatics of 90's, some aspects of CK One, some aspects of Armani He and of course that heavenly musk-patchouli at the base. That's when I understood how fitting the name COLD was to this fragrance. Its sheer coldness reminding me of slightly Lanvin Oxygene as well, another cool aromatic I very much enjoy in the air rather than up close. Anyway, fast forward to this day...As my Cold bottle is nearly finished, I wanted to try the vintage version to compare side by side. Carefully selected the clearest possible liquid (avoiding yellow turned ones) in a miniature version...The bottle is as pictured here on Fragrantica, with the Cold text in bold, without the cold logo and with the small "Refreshing Eau de Toilette" text at the bottom. And lo and behold, there are clear contrasts between the two. I love the vintage more from get go, it doesn't start with that alcoholic spirit-aldehydic punch of the new version (could very well be aging for the better). Instead, the vintage version opens up with a green-fruity note, and keeps a bubblegum/fruit loops note towards the heart (usually when jasmine and orange ingredients combined, this effect shows up). It is warmer and smoother compared to the newer bottle. I think in this case, vintage is indeed making a significant difference, not to say it's conclusively better though, I enjoy both of them a lot as I switch back and forth the testing papers. The vintage bottle also has some sandalwood like masculine note, reminding me of Allure Homme, but only that sandalwood-oakmoss aspect of it. All in all, they are still at least 80% similar, and new formula smells brighter, fresher, colder with a more aldehydic effect if that matters. The vintage is evidently smoother, has a slight fruity thing going on and sandalwood lingering deep down. I wish they bring this back in any shape or form, it is truly a classic cheapie that is very well made IMO.

As Hot Chip says, I was a boy from school. I have to had some surgeries in my mouth, and only 13 years old. So much pain, I felt so ugly. I brushed my teeth after lunch, Listerine. I found this bottle of perfume because it was the 2000's and my dear mom bought it for father's day, for my powerful and amazing firefighter dad. In June, in one of the first months of High School in my life, I was so slow. The math teacher paired me with the sexy nerd, he was so tall and intelligent, my permanent crush that I felt so far away from me. I didn't undertand math or shit. But I had to get close to him, and he saw me deep into my brown clueless eyes, and said to me "Hueles tan rico". The mint, the lemon, basil, and clean soap. When you are a teenager, this is heaven. I am so sad that United Colors Of Benetton has an active social debt and war with the Mapuche Communities in Southern Argentina and Chile. This fragrance is a masterpiece, I am so guilty tho.

Es una fragancia que se siente muy bien en paises tropicales, tiene un extraño efecto seductor en las mujeres, mientra la usé recibí grandes elogios y es una ironia por que es barata. Parece que en paises frios no logra ese efecto que se logra en climas calurosos. Actualmente uso Lolita Lempicka y no he recibido ningun elogio sera por que talvez esta fragancia se siente mejor en un clima frio. Tambien recibo muchos elogios de otra colonia barata al igual que Cold Benetton y es Cuba Paris. Inglish: It is a scent that feels great in tropical countries, has a strange effect seductive women, WHILE I used it I received great praise, it is an irony that is cheap. It seems that in cold countries not achieve that effect achieved in hot weather. Lolita Lempicka currently use and have not received any praise be that maybe this fragrance feels better in cold weather. Also I get many compliments from other like cheap cologne and Benetton Cold Cuba Paris.

S-O-A-P🧼 That was the first thing that came to mind. Unisex leaning slightly masculine because of the vetiver, but very much like a soap the whole family would use. It's like an expensive version of SafeGuard. No flamboyant sweetness, no skanky woods, just a clean soap smell. The opening is different from drydown however. Opening reminds me of musty clothes but good thing it doesn't last long and settles to that soap smell. If you love a straightforward smell, you'll be very happy with this. The compliments you'll get are probably something like "You always smell like you just stepped out of the shower". It leans more casual to me rather than for office use, but both use cases are perfectly fine. For the price, this is a steal!

★★★★1⁄2 90s nostalgia in a bottle. This seems pretty musky to my nose but in a fresh way. Nothing smells like it, and it performs pretty well (6hours longevity projecting strong for the first one) I bought it for about 10 euros. You just can't go wrong with that. There are other summer cheapies though at that price point that I prefer (Guy Laroche Horizon f.e.) but to be honest Benetton Cold is something I am planning to use at the beach or post gym, when my Polo Sport needs to take a rest. Thumbs up for uniqueness and for the nostalgia! PS: Lovely bottle too!

The first perfume I fell in love. My bestfriend used to wear this (he's a guy) and I love this on him. I live in a tropical country and my school has an enormous field so the sun was always very strong. The sillage of this fragrance is amazing. Since then until 17 years later, I thought I love bergamot in fragrance but recently I realized it's the vetiver and patchouli that stole my heart.

I'm pleasantly surprised! It's a very nice scent with amazing performance,I mean it pumps and pumps and lingers for the whole day,no joke! I wonder what it is they found cold about this fragrance, it would be a star during the colder months. Generic? Not much... Be open-minded,judge the fragrance not how much you paid for it.

Very very pleasant for the price. My 14 year old son wears it but if he didn't I would. It is lovely and fresh and natural smelling. Not too floral and a light musky dry down. Cheerful and uncomplicated. Maybe not so long lasting but had worse that cost far more. Better than other Benetton frags I have had.

Charming citrus-aromatic. Quite modern, identifiably Italian. Very cohesive. Wears exceptionally well. Aldehydes, caraway, geranium, coriander lend sophistication. Similar to Jo Malone Lime Basil Mandarin is similar, but more effective. Great, great value.

A forgotten masterpiece! One of the best perfumes I have ever had.It smells very Cool, Fresh and very clean. Better than many expensive perfumes. Fantastic combination of citrus, aromatic and spicy notes. Excellent price and very good longevity...

I looooveee loooveeeee loveee Benetton Cold on my boyfriend! Its different than any other men perfumes. It smells so fresh and not too strong. Also, even though the price is not too expensive, but it last very long...

i used it in high school and i remember how good was it ,i bought it agin today and wore it today and i love it , the best for daily casual use , and great value for money ,

Used to be my favorite fragrance of all time, sadly it got reformulated and became from one of the best performers to one of the worst. doesnt even last 10mins

Esta fue mi primera fragancia, me la regalaron cuando cumplí 15 años. Lastima que ha sido muy reformulada y ya no es nada preciso a la cold original.

This is better than many expansive fragrances out there

A COLD PLAY NOTE DESCRIPTION:Citrus-Floral,spicy-Musky(very pale) Cold inclines more towards the unisex category. It has Fresh opening (bergamot) and sightly spicy fragrance (Coriander)towards the heart but not overbearing thanks to the calming use of floral essence (lavender & Geranium) .A bit soapy but well in-sync with the natural components(cant be a signature scent because of this..). The base notes are very weak which makes this perfume not long lasting (A sign of a good perfume is longevity which is Characterized by their strength of their base notes ). So the note progress can be compared to that of opening a door at dawn to the sight of orange fields and returning back home lit by a lavender incense sticks. It has a very linear note to it and is easy on the untrained olfactory senses but to a trained nose (read Connoisseur )it becomes a tad bit boring. Not a unique fragrance. LONGEVITY AND SILAGE (PROJECTION): Its projection is good for an hour or 2 thanks to the opening notes which are well imbibed in this bottle but after that it remains close to your skin (the floral notes kicks in). The silage range is moderate to enormous.(depending on skin chemistry). OCCASION: Summer and Daytime Fragrance. Perfect for casual and informal Occasions. After Gym and other outdoor activities. Not for meetings where ones individuality comes to play and if one needs to be taken seriously. PERSONALITY: Age group 15 - 30 BOTTLE: The depiction of a tap goes well along with its theme(well imagined, a bit of bottled humor..chuckle).But for travel purpose,the bottling is impractical.(No cap and its like a tap,twist and press). SUMMARY: It is a descent package within the price allotted.Moderate longevity. Perfect for those who are new to the fragrance game as it is not expensive and has simple to identify notes. But for those who have a good collection of perfumes and are intrigued by complex notes, well don't bother.

Although benetton hot and cold are named unisex I find the hot one feminine as I find cold leans much more towards being masculine Cold is,just as hot,not something I'd love but I like it as like versatile,casual,easy to wear,inexpensive fragrances specially when they're clean smelling and cozy at the same time I can't smell much of citruses or spices here.it's all about lavender on my skin with a clean,almost soapy musky-aldehydic twist.it's crisp and clean and feels cool not too cold(as hot feels warm,not hot) I don't think it smells cheap.it's sort of a neutral scent not too much citrusy or woody or bitter or too much of anything men's colognes these days tend to be;si it would be a very good everyday fragrance specially in warm spring and summer days when you want to smell nice and clean but don't grab much attention I tested it once on my husband's skin and I feel it was a little different on him.on his skin,there was a hint of bergamot and spicy notes which never tend to show up on my mine now that I'm trying cold.so it might be less dull on men.never mind because I like it as it is.I gave it to hubby but I will borrow it sometimes to wear around home or before sleep when I want something simple and clean.it also feels comfortable and a little cozy I like benetton hot more as it's sweeter and more feminine but cold was a successful purchase too specially in this price point Longevity is about 6 hours which is very good for my perfume absorber skin,sillage is moderate at it's best.it's bottle is cute,lovely and funny Last point to mention is:Stay away if you hate lavender ❤❤❤

COLD is refreshing, like clean smelling classic crisp men's aftershave cologne. Very pleasant without being suffocating or overpowering. Bergamot creates the gentle citrus aspect, sweet Vetiver grass is strong, blending well with Lavender and Geranium. Corriander and Caraway lend a masculine touch. Aldehydes create a fresh, lightly soapy vibe. Musk and patchouli are just enough to give COLD lasting power. COLD is a really good bargain, and it doesn't smell cheap. It's more of a classic fragrance, not airy, ozonic, watery, or fruity like many of the current modern blends. Generally leaning to the more masculine side, COLD is sweet enough for women to enjoy wearing, too. After the first hour, COLD settles close to skin. COLD lasts on skin, hair and clothing for about 6 to 8 hours. Likeable fragrances, both COLD and HOT come in fun bottles with a top that clicks open with a very light twist, then press down to spray. Bottles of COLD and HOT look unique sitting side by side on bathroom counter, or display them together on a bathroom window ledge. Adds lighthearted, unexpected humor and fun to any decor. With COLD and HOT, you can display both your sense of humor and your good taste in high quality fragrances. That's certainly somethng to smile about !

Ok, funny story. I like to buy “sets” for my husband and myself. Meaning, I often purchase the women’s and men’s version of a scent when I can because I just think it’s cute to put them side by side on our dresser. So, when I spotted these cute little vintage faucet knob bottles, I purchased both Hot and Cold for us! We used to keep our fragrances on the bathroom vanity counter (since learned better) and I thought these would just be cute as a button! I like Hot but don’t reach for it often, and my husband’s cold bottle has a wonky sprayer so he doesn’t use it much. Recently, he was traveling and asked me to make some decants of his cologne to take in his carry on. I decided to decant Cold because he’d actually use it if it sprayed well! In the process, I got some on my hands! I ended up smelling it and loved it for myself!! I love freshies and soapy clean scents! So, I stole it!! 😂 It maybe leans a tiny bit masculine but I think it’s definitely unisex! It’s such a fresh relaxing scent to me!

Benetton Cold, a dance of spices and aromatic freshness, unveils a symphony for men. Imagine top notes of bergamot, aldehydes, and caraway—a journey that awakens the senses. In its heart, lavender, geranium, and coriander entwine, a blend that captures the essence of the outdoors. The base, with white musk, vetiver, and patchouli, is a lingering embrace that leaves a trace of authority. This fragrance transports you to a realm of cleanliness, all at an accessible price point, perfect for sunlit summer days. Like a blue beach breeze, it carries a hint of Garam Masala—a memory of spicy delights in Goa. The scent is a proclamation of power, reflected in its bottle's sturdy and sleek design. It's a potion for authority, making it an ideal pre-gym fragrance. Evoking nostalgia of classic white cocktails, it's a journey worth embarking upon, though not one for blind purchase. Benetton Cold, a tale of spices and breezy shores, a touch of Goa's vibrancy encapsulated within a bottle.

There's nothing special about this perfume. It has a fresh, soapy scent. The opening is very citrus-y with a hint of muskiness. The drydown is mostly musk and patchouli. Quite powdery, but very masculine. I don't think this is a unisex perfume at all. This perfume even smells more masculine than many of my men's perfumes. It's super cheap, but the bottle is very sturdy. This is an everyday kind of perfume. You can wear it to any occasions during the day. It smells nice and quite generic. Longevity is good, but silage is moderate. This is the kind of perfume that won't attract any attention, but it'll make people comfortable to be around you because you smell fresh. This perfume is extremely cheap, so don't expect anything other than smelling nice.

Benetton Cold is a very nice fragrance for the price and smells as if it costs more than it actually does! It has a bit of an eau de cologne feel, similar to something like 4711, so it's ideal for warmer weather if you want to feel fresh, invigorated and clean. I totally disagree with the reviewers who say it smells cheap and synthetic. It doesn't smell that way to me at all! (By the way - Dunatko, if you hate it so much why have you even taken the time to write THREE back-to-back reviews of it??!). I'd definitely say it's more of a masculine scent than a feminine one, although a woman could wear it too, of course, when she doesn't want to feel too cutesy or sexy! It's a nice, fresh, clean smelling neutral type of scent.

Are the people reviewing these products in the 3rd grade?!? Sheesh! Look, the fragrance, on my scale of 1 -10, "10" meaning it is "Extremely Good" would be a "7". It reminds me of a fragrance for men that I have smelled back in the 90's. The smell seems a bit retro, but the fragrance is not bad...at all. The combos to make the fragrance is not overwhelming, and it has a scent (that if you do things correctly) would get compliments. Smelling the scent, I get a feeling to wear it on a cloudy, mellow day. I pay attention to not only moods, but the type of day, because fragrances do have a difference on your mood. When mellow, use this scent, it fits

Fresh and clean scent. Great for the summer, and for workouts. The citrus blast makes it nice, but not too sweet and fruity. It does have a soapy feel to it. If this fragrance wasn't soapy, I would use this as my signature scent. If it wasn't synthetic, then it would be 5 stars. You can't ask for more from a very inexpensive scent. A fragrance that can be blind bought for starters. If Benetton used higher quality ingredients, then I wouldn't mind paying full retail price for it. (3-4 sprays max) Age group: 12+ Projection: 4 stars Longevity: 4.5 stars Versatility: 4 stars Smell: 3.5 stars Overall: 3.75 stars

I wore this around 5 am in the morning before going to work and I too a nap at around 12 noon and woke up after an hour later and went to talk a colleague of mine and she immediately uttered "Ang bango mo Sir!" that is Filipino for "You smell good Sir!" and I was about an arms length from her. Now if that's not a good longevity and sillage i don't know what is. If she would have said that I smelled like putrid saliva after using bed sheets and pillow casings that have been used by other persons during the night shifts i would have not considered buying this again. Thanks Benetton!

+ amazingly fresh and clean fragrance. + good opening. better when it dries, its woody fresh + candy cheap price $8 / 100ml + innovative sprayer cap, has lock mechanism, must bring to travel to beaches or anywhere + unique and thick bottle, great design + good long-last performance I like everything about this perfume. i hope they keep on making this, otherwise i dont mind buying stock for my whole life.... im lucky to have this... 10/10

Much greener and like a dry cucumber than I expected when dry, but still oddly nice and refreshing. I use this fragrance frequently on days where I'm not doing much or I don't want to wear something I might want to save for more important days/occasions. Good if you want something simple and fresh.

Benetton cold, can't find it anymore in the stores, back in the past I used 3 bottles, and it was great for the price. Icy, musky, cold unisex, on me it was longlasting and I receieved more compliments on it, than some expensive frags... I miss this frag with that original, but crazy botlle...

The bottle isn't exactly easy to transport, as the plastic top leaked in shipping and is very breakable. However, it does smell really good, like a fresh and cold shower. The warmth of the spices is tempered enough to not be overbearing, and the scent is very comforting.

Ripe for summer; definitely straight out of the 90's. Dries down to a softer, more feminine, floral vibe. That's when it is most unisex. No one will be wowed, that includes you. I'm glad I tried it out- but it's a bit too safe for my liking. Not a fan of the bottle.

Nice fragrance, fresh, natural, smooth, unisex, apropriate for any age and any time, cheap, medium to long lasting. Most of the people like it. A good choice for every day. I strongly recommend it due its price and good quality.

I believe this is my first fragrance I ever had. I remember buying this when I was like 12yrs old I'm now 33yrs old. I need to get a bottle just to keep in my collection as my first ever fragrance.

Reformulated and performs poorly. Oddly I still enjoy it. Smells like club soda, citrus and alcohol. I wear it as a sleep scent or as a energetic fragrance wake me up for nostalgic purposes.

This is really nice. A really refreshing citrus/soapy juice. Longevity and silage are both moderate. It doesn't cost much and is a Summer gem. Great for the pool or gym.

Nice smell. But not for a warm sunny day. Maybe after rain or a bit colder summer day or something. Lasts about 6 hours on skin and about 12 on clothes.

Nice but the scent life is low, 2 hours tops on me. I wear it to bed after I have showered because I am a freak who cannot stop wearing cologne

There's at least a dozen of that era just or almost like it (though this one's greener than I expected) but it's not bad.

بویه خیلی باحالی داره.یاده یکی از طعم هایه تنباکو قلیان میفتم.فکر کنم دو سیب باشه

My gym scent. Citrus with a great dry down. Smells clean. 7/10

When I was a kid my dad wore Old Spice, Lacoste and other really classical after shaves like that, unmistakably super male scent profiles. This is that in a perfume bottle. Crazy manly, too manly even for me as a man. Got this because I wanted to see what the pairing of the Hot bottle (which I kinda liked) smelled like but I've always been a bit wary of using it. Still, not bad, a friend really liked this to the point that I got it for him for Christmas, and yes, he's a manly man who does outdoor manual labour work, so it fits him quite well. Your dad aged 60+ will love this both for its classically manly smell and really good price.

Refreshing, cute, and creamy. Smells a bit masculine in the opening but I think the dry down is perfectly unisex. This is mostly a gym fragrance for me. It's like pleasant smelling salts to my nose. Very motivating. I just put a spritz under my shirt and I'm ready to go.

Bind bought it. Great summer cheap fragrance. Not a beast in term of longevity but does the job. Perfect for the gym as well since is not too strong and the spillage is moderate. Open with bergamot/citrus and die down into a calm note of musk.

Smells like flu medicine. Teragrip, Theraflu, something like that. Lemon, sweet and clean, but synthetic. I had to wash my arm.

Splash anyone? Nice opening, but dries down into a very powdery and “nothing-special" fragrance. Quite boring.

It's an okay pleasant fragrance. Nothing special. You can spray away bec. It's super cheap.

Nothing special, but still a good summer option. Enjoy its freshness and have fun.

Got this on a recommendation. Can't wear it, though. Gives me a nasty headache every time I do. I'm pretty sure it's the caraway causing my head to spin. I initially like the smell and for the price, which is ridiculously inexpensive, it's got some serious projection and decent longevity. I get mainly caraway from the smell, citrus but not quite that wonderful lime smell, just sort of generic. For sure get musk and a tiny bit of the ozonic quality. Patchouli, yes, but not too strong. Even before it starts giving me a nasty headache, it's just average. A little bit dated, quite frankly. Got that old school manly type smell. I like their Benetton colors for men, which is old school manly, so it's not the dated thing putting me off. All in all, not too terrible...but, you won't smell me wearing it any time soon...or ever again for that matter.

Benetton Cold , a citrus fresh with a little spice , i definitly got the top notes first i sprayed it , then there is lavender and granium which are very subtle i dont get the coriander! then coms he musk and vetiver, too subtle they are , overall it feels freshy salty spicy with a hint of woody , the bad part its not well blended and longevity + projection SUCKs almost non existance 1hr for long. and 15min for proj. WTF?!! one of the worset ever i tryed on the good side its cheap !? or maybe dirt cheap :) and does not fell too synthetic (cuz it doesnt last that much only scent youll'get practically is a bergamot with a we bit of spice and thats all) Scent : 0.3/10 Longeity : 0.5/10 Projection : 0/10 quality : 1/10 Yay or nay :) what do You expect?ITs a BIG NO Overal : 0.7/10

Been using this fragrance for 5 months now. Kinda blind bought it so at first I was forcing myself to like it so that I wouldn't be too guilty for buying it (even if it only costed me less than $15-$20) but then as time went by I started actually liking it. The initial spray smells a lot like rubbing alcohol but after a few minutes it turns into a warm powdery scent. I wear it casually but I think it appeals more with a smart casual attire PS Can get a bit 'suffocating' on the dry down so go easy on how much you apply. And don't spray it on your bed hahaha (I still regret that I did that)

Spicy and lasts long. Smells synthetic. I can distinguish the lavender which stands out entirely. Smells good at first but after three days of usage it gave me headache. It overpowered me. I think it's the strong spicy, peppery lavender scent which gave me trouble. Rating: Scent-1/10 Longevity-4/10 Projection-4/10