Fragrance comparison

Belle Epoque vs Fleur d'Eau

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 638 ratings analysed

3 wins

Belle Epoque

Knize

4.5511 votes

Rank #42,337 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Fleur d'Eau

Rochas

3.82627 votes

Rank #4,267 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Belle Epoque takes 3 of 5 categories.

Belle Epoque
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Fleur d'Eau
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Belle Epoque3/5

Fleur d'Eau2/5

Ratings & consensus: Belle Epoque
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Belle Epoque
Sillage & projection: Belle Epoque
Value for money: Fleur d'Eau
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fleur d'Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Belle EpoqueKnize

Fleur d'EauRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

3.82/ 5 · 627 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

Category winnerBelle EpoqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

42%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

585 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBelle Epoque

SillageBelle Epoque

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value57

Category winnerFleur d'EauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

floral100%

aquatic92%

ozonic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApricotPeachPineappleGingerMirabelle PlumBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

LotusMangoVioletRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope

Base

SandalwoodVetiverVanillaPalisander RosewoodAmbergrisCacao PodPatchouliMusk

Top

MelonBlack CurrantApricot

Heart

Water HyacinthLotusMimosaLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesApricot, Black Currant, Lotus and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerFleur d'EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belle Epoque by Knize is an intricate floral fruity fragrance that leans into a rich, layered composition. Upon application, it presents a bright mix of apricot, pineapple, and black currant. As it warms on the skin, a massive bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang emerges, grounded by a long-lasting base of sa…

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Fleur d'Eau by Rochas is an aquatic floral green fragrance for women. It balances crisp melon and black currant top notes with a heart of lotus and water hyacinth. This 1996 release sits close to the skin, offering a clean, refreshing profile suited for high-heat summer days when you want a light, natural scent that a…

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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, Belle Epoque or Fleur d'Eau?

Belle Epoque takes 3 of 5 categories. Belle Epoque is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes; Fleur d'Eau is rated 3.82/5 from 627 votes. Choose Belle Epoque for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Fleur d'Eau for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Belle Epoque or Fleur d'Eau?

Belle Epoque lasts longest (Belle Epoque 65/100, Fleur d'Eau 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Belle Epoque or Fleur d'Eau?

Belle Epoque projects furthest (Belle Epoque 60/100, Fleur d'Eau 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belle Epoque and Fleur d'Eau smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Apricot, Black Currant, Lotus and Rose.

Is Belle Epoque or Fleur d'Eau better for summer or winter?

Belle Epoque suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belle Epoque and Fleur d'Eau?

Belle Epoque has top notes of Apricot, Peach, Pineapple and Ginger, heart notes of Lotus, Mango, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood. Fleur d'Eau has top notes of Melon, Black Currant and Apricot, heart notes of Water Hyacinth, Lotus, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber.