In The Box Colossus
How it smells
It smells mostly almond and vanilla. Heliotrope and cumin at the top, bitter almond and lavender in the middle and vanilla and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Colossus notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at In The Box Colossus
In The Box is the house behind Colossus.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €552. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Parfums De Marly Pegasus and Maison Alhambra Perseus.
Is Colossus your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is almond (100%), followed by vanilla and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy almond and vanilla smells and notes like bitter almond and vanilla. Less obvious notes include bergamot, jasmine and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.88 out of 5.
More from In The Box
The house has 29 perfumes here, led by Intensity, Cherry Lush unisex and Ultramen.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Maison Alhambra Perseus and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Colossus through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, spring, fall and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like vanilla and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Colossus
Similar picks to try: Parfums De Marly Pegasus (9 shared notes), Maison Alhambra Perseus (8 shared notes), Armaf Craze (9 shared notes) and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes).
More questions
When did Colossus come out?
It came out in 2019.
Can women wear Colossus?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.