Fragrance comparison

Debaser vs Eau

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,472 ratings analysed

5 wins

Debaser

DS&Durga · 2015

4.192,372 votes

Rank #1,301 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Eau

Who is Elijah

3.36100 votes

Rank #13,274 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Debaser takes 5 of 7 categories.

Debaser
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Debaser5/7

Eau2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DebaserDS&Durga

EauWho is Elijah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 2,372 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.36/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerDebaserRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

2,372 votes

22%Love

39%Like

12%Ok

20%Dislike

6%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerDebaserMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDebaser

SillageDebaser

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value49

Category winnerEauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

coconut77%

green69%

vanilla61%

green100%

woody91%

sweet83%

fruity74%

coconut65%

powdery56%

Scent match75%Very similar · both woody, sweet and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Stems GreensBergamotPear

Heart2-4 hrs

FigCoconut MilkIris

Base6-8+ hrs

Precious WoodsTonka BeanMoss

Top

Stems GreensGreen LeavesPearBergamot

Heart

black figCoconut MilkItalian Iris

Base

Woodsy NotesMuskMossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesStems Greens, Bergamot, Pear and Coconut Milk. Durations are only published for Debaser, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer88

Fall33

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEauMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex68

Women22

Men9

Unisex66

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,301

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2015

Reviews210

Overall rank#13,274

PerfumerRaquel Bouris

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerDebaserHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DS&Durga Debaser smells like snapped green fig branches drying under a hot August sun. The opening crackles with bitter stem greens, crisp pear, and a quick splash of tart bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk foliage softens into creamy coconut milk and purple fig pulp, dusted with cool, powdery iris. Earthy mo…

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Eau is a green fig scent with a clean, airy feel and a soft creamy edge from coconut milk. Pear and bergamot brighten the opening, then the fragrance settles into leafy fig, gentle woods, musk and moss. On skin, it usually reads fresh, crisp and quietly modern rather than dense or sugary. Reviews point to a very soft …

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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, Debaser or Eau?

Debaser takes 5 of 7 categories. Debaser is rated 4.19/5 from 2,372 votes; Eau is rated 3.36/5 from 100 votes. Choose Debaser for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Debaser or Eau?

Debaser lasts longest (Debaser 65/100, Eau 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Debaser or Eau?

Debaser projects furthest (Debaser 53/100, Eau 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Debaser and Eau smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and green accords. Common notes include Stems Greens, Bergamot, Pear and Coconut Milk.

Is Debaser or Eau better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Debaser is the stronger pick. Debaser suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Debaser and Eau?

Debaser has top notes of Stems Greens, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Fig, Coconut Milk and Iris, a base of Precious Woods, Tonka Bean and Moss. Eau has top notes of Stems Greens, Green Leaves, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of black fig, Coconut Milk and Italian Iris, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk, Moss and Tonka Bean.