Fragrance comparison

CH L'Eau vs Aubade

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,627 ratings analysed

CH L'Eau

Carolina Herrera

3.991,558 votes

Rank #6,250 CitrusWhite Floral

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29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Aubade

3.9969 votes

Rank #11,879 PowderyAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aubade takes 5 of 7 categories.

CH L'Eau
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aubade
Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

CH L'Eau2/7

Aubade5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH L'EauCarolina Herrera

AubadeAubade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 1,558 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 55%

Category winnerCH L'EauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

1,558 votes

33%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerAubadeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAubade

SillageAubade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value68

Category winnerAubadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral90%

floral80%

woody70%

powdery60%

warm spicy50%

powdery100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

musky69%

nutty61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lemon BlossomOrangeFreesiaBitter OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRoseVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCinnamonApple TreeHeliotropeNerium Oleander

Top

Sweet AlmondClove

Heart

HeliotropeVioletFreesiaRosePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Rose, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for CH L'Eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night21

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night100

Category winnerAubadeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 42%Work 36%Date 15%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#11,879

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerCH L'EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH L'Eau opens with a lively, tart spray of bitter orange and lemon blossom that immediately wakes up your nose. It is crisp. You smell bright bergamot and dewy freesia cutting through the initial burst of perfumer alcohol within two minutes. As the zesty citrus fizz softens on warm skin, a delicate b…

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Aubade by Aubade is a powdery floral fragrance defined by its heart of heliotrope and violet, resting on a base of sweet almond, musk, and vanilla. It offers an intimate, cozy sensation that sits close to the skin, making it a reliable choice for casual autumn days or quiet evenings at home when you want a soft, comfo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, CH L'Eau or Aubade?

Aubade takes 5 of 7 categories. CH L'Eau is rated 3.99/5 from 1,558 votes; Aubade is rated 3.99/5 from 69 votes. Choose CH L'Eau for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aubade for a powdery and almond character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, CH L'Eau or Aubade?

Aubade lasts longest (Aubade 67/100, CH L'Eau 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH L'Eau or Aubade?

Aubade projects furthest (Aubade 63/100, CH L'Eau 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH L'Eau and Aubade smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Rose, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is CH L'Eau or Aubade better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aubade is the stronger pick. For winter, Aubade is the stronger pick. CH L'Eau suits daytime wear; Aubade suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH L'Eau and Aubade?

CH L'Eau has top notes of Lemon Blossom, Orange, Freesia and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Apple Tree and Heliotrope. Aubade has top notes of Sweet Almond and Clove, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Freesia and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Cedar.