Fragrance comparison

Couture vs Dragon D'eau

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Couture

Vicky Tiel

4.1921 votes

Rank #22,968 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Dragon D'eau

Dragon Parfums

2.754 votes

Rank #72,654 AldehydicMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dragon D'eau takes 2 of 3 categories.

Couture
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dragon D'eau
Choose it for a aldehydic and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Couture1/3

Dragon D'eau2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dragon D'eau
Sillage & projection: Dragon D'eau
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Couture

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CoutureVicky Tiel

Dragon D'eauDragon Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityDragon D'eau

SillageDragon D'eau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

green69%

yellow floral61%

aldehydic100%

marine90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

salty60%

aquatic50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aldehydic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesAmalfi LemonBergamotMandarin OrangeMignonetteCassis

Heart

NarcissusIrisViolet LeafRose

Base

VanilleHeliotropeMuskSandalwoodVetyver

Notes

Sea NotesAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangeWoody NotesIris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Iris. Durations are only published for Dragon D'eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter80

Day100

Night63

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#72,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCoutureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vicky Tiel Couture is a green floral aldehyde that targets women seeking a classical powder profile. It opens with bright mandarin and Amalfi lemon, soon leaning into a dry heart of narcissus and violet leaf. This scent suits formal daytime wear and breezy spring mornings, bringing a crisp, soap like texture that feel…

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Dragon D'eau by Dragon Parfums opens with a brisk rush of salty sea notes, fizzy aldehydes, and bright bergamot that smells like ocean spray washing over sun-warmed rocks. A juicy splash of mandarin orange cuts through the initial chill, giving the top a clean, energetic kick. As the sharp marine blast settles, powder…

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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, Couture or Dragon D'eau?

Dragon D'eau takes 2 of 3 categories. Couture is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes; Dragon D'eau is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Couture for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dragon D'eau for a aldehydic and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Couture or Dragon D'eau?

Dragon D'eau lasts longest (Dragon D'eau 100/100, Couture 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Couture or Dragon D'eau?

Dragon D'eau projects furthest (Dragon D'eau 75/100, Couture 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Couture and Dragon D'eau smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Iris.

Is Couture or Dragon D'eau better for summer or winter?

Couture suits daytime wear; Dragon D'eau suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Couture and Dragon D'eau?

Couture has top notes of Aldehydes, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Narcissus, Iris, Violet Leaf and Rose, a base of Vanille, Heliotrope, Musk and Sandalwood. Dragon D'eau features Sea Notes, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Woody Notes.