Fragrance comparison

Dragon D'eau vs Expression

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 218 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dragon D'eau

Dragon Parfums

2.754 votes

Rank #72,654 AldehydicMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Expression

Jacques Fath

4.23214 votes

Rank #3,191 WoodyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dragon D'eau takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dragon D'eau
Choose it for a aldehydic and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Expression
Choose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Dragon D'eau2/3

Expression1/3

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: Expression

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dragon D'eauDragon Parfums

ExpressionJacques Fath

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

4.23/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

49%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

185 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDragon D'eau

SillageDragon D'eau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

marine90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

salty60%

aquatic50%

woody100%

honey92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

animalic69%

green61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sea NotesAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangeWoody NotesIris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesMandarin OrangeGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

HoneyGalbanumCarnationRoseCorianderYlang-YlangIris

Base

BeeswaxLeatherAmbergrisOakmossPatchouliOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring29

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,191

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerExpressionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Expression by Jacques Fath is a potent 1977 oriental floral. It opens with sharp, soapy aldehydes and green notes before settling into a deep, honeyed leather base. This classic composition rewards those who appreciate traditional, heavy-hitting oakmoss and carnation. Best suited for cooler weather when its complex, a…

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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, Dragon D'eau or Expression?

Dragon D'eau takes 2 of 3 categories. Dragon D'eau is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Expression is rated 4.23/5 from 214 votes. Choose Dragon D'eau for a aldehydic and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Expression for a woody and honey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dragon D'eau or Expression?

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

Which projects more, Dragon D'eau or Expression?

Dragon D'eau projects furthest (Dragon D'eau 75/100, Expression 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dragon D'eau and Expression smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Iris.

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

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

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

Dragon D'eau features Sea Notes, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Woody Notes. Expression has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Galbanum, Carnation and Rose, a base of Beeswax, Leather, Ambergris and Oakmoss.