Fragrance comparison

Cerisier Etoile vs Hydra Science

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cerisier Etoile

L'Occitane en Provence

3.9327 votes

Rank #36,379 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Hydra Science

Judith Williams

4.001 votes

Rank #61,132 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerisier Etoile takes 3 of 3 categories.

Cerisier Etoile
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hydra Science
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cerisier Etoile3/3

Hydra Science0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cerisier Etoile
Sillage & projection: Cerisier Etoile
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cerisier Etoile

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerisier EtoileL'Occitane en Provence

Hydra ScienceJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCerisier Etoile

SillageCerisier Etoile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

woody100%

floral92%

musky84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Water FlowersGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

Cherry BlossomGeraniumTuberose

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWhite Cedar Extract

Top

CarnationReseda

Heart

TuberoseCyclamenHoneysuckleMoroccan RoseSea Notes

Base

White Cedar ExtractMusk

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Musk and White Cedar Extract. Durations are only published for Cerisier Etoile, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall33

Winter13

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

Casual 45%Work 34%Date 14%Party 7%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#61,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCerisier EtoileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerisier Etoile by L'Occitane en Provence delivers a crisp botanical breeze centered on fresh water flowers, delicate cherry blossom petals, and clean white cedar extract. It opens with an invigorating burst of crushed green notes that mimic a morning stroll through a dewy Provencal orchard. The alcohol lift clears im…

Reviews →

Hydra Science is a floral aquatic fragrance that anchors traditional white flowers in a wash of sea notes. Launched in 2016, it centers on the pairing of tuberose and carnation, finished with a crisp white cedar base. This scent is well-suited for warm spring days when you want something clean and slightly powdery for…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cerisier Etoile or Hydra Science?

Cerisier Etoile takes 3 of 3 categories. Cerisier Etoile is rated 3.93/5 from 27 votes; Hydra Science is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cerisier Etoile for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hydra Science for a woody and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerisier Etoile or Hydra Science?

Cerisier Etoile lasts longest (Cerisier Etoile 54/100, Hydra Science 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerisier Etoile or Hydra Science?

Cerisier Etoile projects furthest (Cerisier Etoile 45/100, Hydra Science 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerisier Etoile and Hydra Science smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Musk and White Cedar Extract.

Is Cerisier Etoile or Hydra Science better for summer or winter?

Cerisier Etoile suits daytime wear; Hydra Science suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerisier Etoile and Hydra Science?

Cerisier Etoile has top notes of Water Flowers and Green Notes, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Geranium and Tuberose, a base of Musk and White Cedar Extract. Hydra Science has top notes of Carnation and Reseda, heart notes of Tuberose, Cyclamen, Honeysuckle and Moroccan Rose, a base of White Cedar Extract and Musk.