1849 Collection Iles D'Or vs Habit Rouge L'Eau
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1849 Collection Iles D'Or takes 4 of 7 categories.
1849 Collection Iles D'OrChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Habit Rouge L'EauChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1849 Collection Iles D'Or4/7
Habit Rouge L'Eau3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1849 Collection Iles D'Or
- Community sentiment
- 1849 Collection Iles D'Or
- Longevity
- 1849 Collection Iles D'Or
- Sillage & projection
- 1849 Collection Iles D'Or
- Value for money
- Habit Rouge L'Eau
- Versatility
- Habit Rouge L'Eau
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Habit Rouge L'Eau
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1849 Collection Iles D'OrMolinardHabit Rouge L'EauGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.51/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 15%Had 10%Want 75%
4.22/ 5 · 734 votes
Have 55%Had 20%Want 25%
Category winner1849 Collection Iles D'OrRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
49%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
45%Love
42%Like
5%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
734 votes
Category winner1849 Collection Iles D'OrMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1849 Collection Iles D'Or
Sillage1849 Collection Iles D'Or
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHabit Rouge L'EauBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
woody88%
nutty77%
fruity65%
floral53%
powdery42%
citrus100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
white floral77%
nutty69%
patchouli61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and nutty
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PlumFreesiaCitruses
Heart
SandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberJasmine
Base
HazelnutSweet NotesVanilleMusk
Notes
Bitter OrangeVanilleJasmineHazelnutPatchouliGreen Notes
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Hazelnut and Vanille. Durations are only published for Habit Rouge L'Eau, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter42
Day100
Night36
Spring100
Summer84
Fall82
Winter39
Day100
Night46
Category winnerHabit Rouge L'EauMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,576
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#2,128
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews108
Category winnerHabit Rouge L'EauHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMolinard 1849 Collection Iles D'Or is a warm floral fruity gourmand perfume that balances sweet bakery comfort with deep, dry woods. The fragrance starts with juicy dark plum, crisp freesia, and a touch of bright citrus before unfolding into rich roasted hazelnut, creamy sandalwood, and Virginia cedar. Golden amber an…
Reviews →Habit Rouge L'Eau by Guerlain offers a brighter, lighter interpretation of classic French perfumery. Built around crisp bitter orange and fresh green notes, it opens with a clean, tart lift that immediately grabs attention. As the scent settles, smooth jasmine and an unusual nutty hazelnut note add soft texture withou…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1849 Collection Iles D'Or or Habit Rouge L'Eau?
1849 Collection Iles D'Or takes 4 of 7 categories. 1849 Collection Iles D'Or is rated 4.51/5 from 45 votes; Habit Rouge L'Eau is rated 4.22/5 from 734 votes. Choose 1849 Collection Iles D'Or for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Habit Rouge L'Eau for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1849 Collection Iles D'Or or Habit Rouge L'Eau?
1849 Collection Iles D'Or lasts longest (1849 Collection Iles D'Or 82/100, Habit Rouge L'Eau 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1849 Collection Iles D'Or or Habit Rouge L'Eau?
1849 Collection Iles D'Or projects furthest (1849 Collection Iles D'Or 68/100, Habit Rouge L'Eau 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1849 Collection Iles D'Or and Habit Rouge L'Eau smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and nutty accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Hazelnut and Vanille.
Is 1849 Collection Iles D'Or or Habit Rouge L'Eau better for summer or winter?
For summer, Habit Rouge L'Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, 1849 Collection Iles D'Or is the stronger pick. 1849 Collection Iles D'Or suits daytime wear; Habit Rouge L'Eau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1849 Collection Iles D'Or and Habit Rouge L'Eau?
1849 Collection Iles D'Or has top notes of Plum, Freesia and Citruses, heart notes of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Jasmine, a base of Hazelnut, Sweet Notes, Vanille and Musk. Habit Rouge L'Eau features Bitter Orange, Vanille, Jasmine, Hazelnut and Patchouli.
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