Fragrance comparison

Classic Newport vs Eau Sereine

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

Classic Newport

Caswell Massey

4.0911 votes

Rank #49,399 CitrusFresh Spicy

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72%scent match

Closely related

Eau Sereine

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.0335 votes

Rank #21,588 CitrusLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Classic Newport
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau Sereine
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Classic Newport3/6

Eau Sereine3/6

Ratings & consensus: Eau Sereine
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Classic Newport
Sillage & projection: Classic Newport
Value for money: Eau Sereine
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Classic Newport
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Sereine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classic NewportCaswell Massey

Eau SereineLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 55%Had 18%Want 27%

4.03/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

Category winnerEau SereineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

29%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityClassic Newport

SillageClassic Newport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value85

Category winnerEau SereineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

lavender60%

woody50%

citrus100%

lavender92%

fruity84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both citrus, lavender and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarSandalwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

BlueberryLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base2 to 3 hours

Cedar

Category winnerClassic NewportLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter17

Day100

Night43

Spring50

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,399

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerEau SereineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classic Newport by Caswell Massey is an invigorating coastal cologne that brings classic American barbershop grooming right into the modern day. Opening with a sunny burst of tart bergamot, zesty citrus, and sweet mandarin orange, it delivers an instant sensation of cool sea breezes against warm skin. As the initial c…

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Eau Sereine by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a breezy aromatic fragrance designed around uplifting fruit and calming botanical notes. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, paired against the clean herbal edge of lavender. As the initial brightness softens, a gentle heart em…

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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, Classic Newport or Eau Sereine?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Classic Newport is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; Eau Sereine is rated 4.03/5 from 35 votes. Choose Classic Newport for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Sereine for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Classic Newport or Eau Sereine?

Classic Newport lasts longest (Classic Newport 70/100, Eau Sereine 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic Newport or Eau Sereine?

Projection is very close: Classic Newport 53/100, Eau Sereine 52/100 for sillage.

Do Classic Newport and Eau Sereine smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, lavender and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Classic Newport or Eau Sereine better for summer or winter?

Classic Newport suits daytime wear; Eau Sereine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic Newport and Eau Sereine?

Classic Newport has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Eau Sereine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Blueberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Cedar.