Fragrance comparison

Eau de Coton vs My Queen Deluxe Edition

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

Eau de Coton

Guerlain

4.1562 votes

Rank #17,079 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

My Queen Deluxe Edition

Alexander McQueen

4.2536 votes

Rank #35,204 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Queen Deluxe Edition takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau de Coton
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
My Queen Deluxe Edition
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau de Coton2/7

My Queen Deluxe Edition5/7

Ratings & consensus: My Queen Deluxe Edition
Community sentiment: My Queen Deluxe Edition
Longevity: My Queen Deluxe Edition
Sillage & projection: My Queen Deluxe Edition
Value for money: My Queen Deluxe Edition
Versatility: Eau de Coton
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Coton

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de CotonGuerlain

My Queen Deluxe EditionAlexander McQueen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

4.25/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 35%Had 18%Want 47%

Category winnerMy Queen Deluxe EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

44%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerMy Queen Deluxe EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMy Queen Deluxe Edition

SillageMy Queen Deluxe Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMy Queen Deluxe EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

white floral84%

almond77%

sweet69%

floral61%

powdery100%

violet92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

almond69%

iris61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cotton FlowerWhite MuskOrange BlossomLinenAlmond

No top / heart / base split published

Top

VioletAlmond

Heart

HeliotropeWhite FlowersWhite MuskOrange Blossom

Base

IrisVanillaCedarVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesWhite Musk, Orange Blossom and Almond. Durations are only published for Eau de Coton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall76

Winter68

Day100

Night42

Spring47

Summer27

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night69

Category winnerEau de CotonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#35,204

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Dominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de CotonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Coton by Guerlain offers a soft and comforting scent built around clean linen, sweet almond, and tender cotton flower. It opens with an airy burst of orange blossom paired with a delicate citrus brightness before settling into a gentle rhythm. The heart reveals a smooth, powdery white floral texture that feels …

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A plush, powdery violet and almond opening sets the tone, with a soft heliotrope sweetness that can read like almond pastry and face powder. As it settles, white florals and clean musk smooth the edges, then iris, vanilla and woods take over for a warm, cosmetic dry down. Best for lovers of powdery florals and violet-…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau de Coton or My Queen Deluxe Edition?

My Queen Deluxe Edition takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Coton is rated 4.15/5 from 62 votes; My Queen Deluxe Edition is rated 4.25/5 from 36 votes. Choose Eau de Coton for a powdery and musky character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose My Queen Deluxe Edition for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Coton or My Queen Deluxe Edition?

My Queen Deluxe Edition lasts longest (My Queen Deluxe Edition 71/100, Eau de Coton 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Coton or My Queen Deluxe Edition?

My Queen Deluxe Edition projects furthest (My Queen Deluxe Edition 62/100, Eau de Coton 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Coton and My Queen Deluxe Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and almond accords. Common notes include White Musk, Orange Blossom and Almond.

Is Eau de Coton or My Queen Deluxe Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Coton is the stronger pick. For winter, My Queen Deluxe Edition is the stronger pick. Eau de Coton suits daytime wear; My Queen Deluxe Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Coton and My Queen Deluxe Edition?

Eau de Coton features Cotton Flower, White Musk, Orange Blossom, Linen and Almond. My Queen Deluxe Edition has top notes of Violet and Almond, heart notes of Heliotrope, White Flowers, White Musk and Orange Blossom, a base of Iris, Vanilla, Cedar and Vetiver.