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Fragrance comparison

Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum vs Mercedes Benz L'Eau

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

Updated 2,518 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Mercedes Benz L'Eau

    Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum5/7
Mercedes Benz L'Eau2/7
Ratings & consensus
Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum
Value for money
Mercedes Benz L'Eau
Versatility
Mercedes Benz L'Eau
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Champs Elysees Eau de ParfumGuerlain
Mercedes Benz L'EauMercedes-Benz
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 2,465 votes
Have 43%Had 32%Want 25%
3.79/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 31%Had 14%Want 55%
Category winnerChamps Elysees Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
43%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

2,465 votes

19%Love
60%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerChamps Elysees Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityChamps Elysees Eau de Parfum

SillageChamps Elysees Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value63
Category winnerMercedes Benz L'EauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
fresh91%
powdery83%
sweet74%
yellow floral65%
fruity56%
powdery100%
fruity92%
floral84%
woody77%
musky69%
citrus61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
MelonPeachAlmondVioletBlack CurrantAnise
Heart3 to 5 hours
LilacMimosaLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyAlmond BlossomRoseHibiscus
Base6 to 8 hours
VanillaSandalwoodAlmond TreeBenzoinCedar
Top
PeachBergamotBlack Currant
Heart
VioletMimosaRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
White MuskCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesPeach, Violet, Black Currant and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer46
Fall42
Winter26
Day100
Night32
Spring100
Summer100
Fall44
Winter22
Day100
Night20
Category winnerMercedes Benz L'EauMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex2
Women96
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#992

PerfumerJacques Guerlain, Jean-Paul Guerlain, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews131

Overall rank#28,928

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerChamps Elysees Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum by Guerlain is a bright, sunlit floral fragrance centered on yellow flowers, fresh blossoms, and delicate orchard fruit. The scent opens with a burst of sweet melon, juicy peach, and nutty almond, supported by a gentle hint of violet and black currant. In the heart, a rich bouquet of mimos…

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Mercedes Benz L'Eau is a light floral fruity fragrance built on sweet peach, powdery violet, and soft white musk. Opening with bright bergamot and black currant, it settles into a quiet heart of mimosa and lily of the valley. Designed for casual spring days, it sits close to the skin with a soft, clean finish.

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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, Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum or Mercedes Benz L'Eau?

Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum is rated 4.07/5 from 2,465 votes; Mercedes Benz L'Eau is rated 3.79/5 from 53 votes. Choose Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mercedes Benz L'Eau for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum or Mercedes Benz L'Eau?

Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum 74/100, Mercedes Benz L'Eau 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum or Mercedes Benz L'Eau?

Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum 70/100, Mercedes Benz L'Eau 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum and Mercedes Benz L'Eau smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Violet, Black Currant and Mimosa.

Is Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum or Mercedes Benz L'Eau better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mercedes Benz L'Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Mercedes Benz L'Eau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum and Mercedes Benz L'Eau?

Champs Elysees Eau de Parfum has top notes of Melon, Peach, Almond and Violet, heart notes of Lilac, Mimosa, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Almond Tree and Benzoin. Mercedes Benz L'Eau has top notes of Peach, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Mimosa, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Amber.

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