Fragrance comparison

Blue Rush vs Vert d'Eau

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 165 ratings analysed

Blue Rush

Avon

3.67134 votes

Rank #35,579 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Vert d'Eau

Les Nereides

3.9431 votes

Rank #23,470 GreenAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vert d'Eau takes 5 of 6 categories.

Blue Rush
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Vert d'Eau
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Rush1/6

Vert d'Eau5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue RushAvon

Vert d'EauLes Nereides

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 24%Had 76%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 21%Had 12%Want 67%

Category winnerVert d'EauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

55%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

134 votes

32%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerVert d'EauMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVert d'Eau

SillageBlue Rush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fruity61%

green100%

aquatic90%

ozonic80%

floral70%

honey60%

fresh50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aquatic, green and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesSeaweedBasilBlack CurrantWhite Pepper

Heart

WatermelonMelonGreen NotesBamboo

Base

PapayaAmberCashmere Wood

Notes

Green NotesCyclamenWatermelonHoneyMelon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Melon and Green Notes. Durations are only published for Vert d'Eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night9

Category winnerVert d'EauMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerVert d'EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Rush by Avon opens with sharp sea notes and salty seaweed before settling into a juicy heart of watermelon and cucumber-like green bamboo. Base notes of papaya and smooth cashmere wood add a mild tropical warmth underneath. It suits hot summer afternoons, casual weekend errands, and post-workout wear when you nee…

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Vert d'Eau by Les Nereides smells like snapping crisp green stems beside a cold freshwater pond on a sunny morning. The fragrance opens with an immediate splash of juicy watermelon and freshly torn green leaves, creating a clean, dewy atmosphere that feels instantly cooling. As the scent settles on skin, soft cyclamen…

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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, Blue Rush or Vert d'Eau?

Vert d'Eau takes 5 of 6 categories. Blue Rush is rated 3.67/5 from 134 votes; Vert d'Eau is rated 3.94/5 from 31 votes. Choose Blue Rush for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vert d'Eau for a green and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Rush or Vert d'Eau?

Vert d'Eau lasts longest (Vert d'Eau 55/100, Blue Rush 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Rush or Vert d'Eau?

Blue Rush projects furthest (Blue Rush 49/100, Vert d'Eau 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Rush and Vert d'Eau smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, green and ozonic accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Melon and Green Notes.

Is Blue Rush or Vert d'Eau better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vert d'Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Vert d'Eau is the stronger pick. Vert d'Eau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Rush and Vert d'Eau?

Blue Rush has top notes of Sea Notes, Seaweed, Basil and Black Currant, heart notes of Watermelon, Melon, Green Notes and Bamboo, a base of Papaya, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Vert d'Eau features Green Notes, Cyclamen, Watermelon, Honey and Melon.