Fragrance comparison

Dragon D'eau vs OWN V

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dragon D'eau

Dragon Parfums

2.754 votes

Rank #72,654 AldehydicMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

OWN V

Mith

4.147 votes

Rank #39,877 WoodyAromatic

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.
OWN V
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dragon D'eau2/3

OWN V1/3

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: OWN V

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dragon D'eauDragon Parfums

OWN VMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

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

14%Love

86%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDragon D'eau

SillageDragon D'eau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

marine90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

salty60%

aquatic50%

woody100%

aromatic88%

powdery77%

musky65%

citrus53%

soft spicy42%

Scent match19%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

ClementineAldehydesMandarin OrangeJuniper BerriesAngelicaPink PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart

Star AniseBasilIrisPapyrusRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverVirginian CedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)White MuskLeatherCypressAmbergris

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

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOWN VHigher 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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Mith OWN V is a bright, woody aromatic fragrance that opens with a burst of sweet clementine, zesty bergamot, and crisp aldehydes before settling into a smooth heart of powdery iris, basil, and crushed papyrus. The base wraps you in creamy sandalwood, Virginian cedar, soft white musk, and earthy vetiver. It smells cle…

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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 OWN V?

Dragon D'eau takes 2 of 3 categories. Dragon D'eau is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; OWN V is rated 4.14/5 from 7 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 OWN V for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dragon D'eau or OWN V?

Dragon D'eau lasts longest (Dragon D'eau 100/100, OWN V 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dragon D'eau or OWN V?

Dragon D'eau projects furthest (Dragon D'eau 75/100, OWN V 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dragon D'eau and OWN V smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Iris.

Is Dragon D'eau or OWN V better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dragon D'eau and OWN V?

Dragon D'eau features Sea Notes, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Woody Notes. OWN V has top notes of Clementine, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Star Anise, Basil, Iris and Papyrus, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Virginian Cedar and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).