Fragrance comparison

Añoranza vs Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,384 ratings analysed

Añoranza

Phlur

4.0935 votes

Rank #33,067 AromaticWhite Floral

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49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée

Guerlain

4.292,349 votes

Rank #1,366 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée takes 5 of 7 categories.

Añoranza
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Añoranza2/7

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée5/7

Ratings & consensus: Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée
Community sentiment: Añoranza
Longevity: Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée
Sillage & projection: Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée
Value for money: Añoranza
Versatility: Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AñoranzaPhlur

Guerlain Homme L'Eau BoiséeGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

4.29/ 5 · 2,349 votes

Have 49%Had 18%Want 33%

Category winnerGuerlain Homme L'Eau BoiséeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

69%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

49%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

2,349 votes

Category winnerAñoranzaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGuerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée

SillageGuerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value60

Category winnerAñoranzaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

white floral90%

green80%

floral70%

woody60%

rum50%

woody100%

green88%

aromatic77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Mariposa LilyJasmineMintRumBourbon Vetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VetiverLimeWoodsy NotesGrassMintGeraniumRumMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Rum and Bourbon Vetiver. Durations are only published for Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall19

Winter19

Day100

Night56

Spring98

Summer100

Fall45

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerGuerlain Homme L'Eau BoiséeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

Men88

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,067

PerfumerGino Percontino

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,366

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerGuerlain Homme L'Eau BoiséeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Añoranza by Phlur brings the atmosphere of a Havana night to your skin with a blend of fresh mint, white jasmine, and rum. It feels like a warm, salt-kissed evening on a busy street corner. This unisex fragrance leans into a mineral, slightly boozy profile that fits well for casual summer nights or intimate social gat…

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Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée balances crisp tartness with grounded earthy textures. It opens with an invigorating burst of fresh-cut lime, sharp green grass, and cool mint that gives the immediate impression of a chilled cocktail. As the citrus brightness settles, soft geranium and dry woodsy notes emerge to bridge the…

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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, Añoranza or Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée?

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée takes 5 of 7 categories. Añoranza is rated 4.09/5 from 35 votes; Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée is rated 4.29/5 from 2,349 votes. Choose Añoranza for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Añoranza or Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée?

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée lasts longest (Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée 66/100, Añoranza 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Añoranza or Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée?

Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée projects furthest (Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée 55/100, Añoranza 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Añoranza and Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Rum and Bourbon Vetiver.

Is Añoranza or Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée better for summer or winter?

For summer, Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée is the stronger pick. For winter, Añoranza is the stronger pick. Añoranza suits daytime wear; Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Añoranza and Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée?

Añoranza features Mariposa Lily, Jasmine, Mint, Rum and Bourbon Vetiver. Guerlain Homme L'Eau Boisée features Vetiver, Lime, Woodsy Notes, Grass and Mint.