Fragrance comparison

Eau de Coton vs Sonnet

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

Eau de Coton

Guerlain

4.1562 votes

Rank #17,079 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sonnet

Ajmal

3.90121 votes

Rank #7,828 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sonnet takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau de Coton
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sonnet
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Eau de Coton2/7

Sonnet4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de CotonGuerlain

SonnetAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

3.90/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

Category winnerEau de CotonRating 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

34%Love

43%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

114 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySonnet

SillageSonnet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value81

Category winnerSonnetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

white floral84%

almond77%

sweet69%

floral61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

almond84%

vanilla77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, almond and sweet

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

AlmondBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomTuberose

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange 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

Spring84

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau de CotonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#7,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerSonnetHigher 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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Sonnet is a bright, creamy white floral built around orange blossom and tuberose, with bergamot up top and a soft almond sweetness running through the wear. The dry-down leans cosy and smooth, vanilla and amber over gentle sandalwood, often reading a little powdery. It is frequently compared to Carolina Herrera Good G…

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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 Sonnet?

Sonnet takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Coton is rated 4.15/5 from 62 votes; Sonnet is rated 3.90/5 from 121 votes. Choose Eau de Coton for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sonnet for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Coton or Sonnet?

Sonnet lasts longest (Sonnet 64/100, Eau de Coton 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Coton or Sonnet?

Sonnet projects furthest (Sonnet 58/100, Eau de Coton 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Coton and Sonnet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, almond and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom and Almond.

Is Eau de Coton or Sonnet better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eau de Coton and Sonnet?

Eau de Coton features Cotton Flower, White Musk, Orange Blossom, Linen and Almond. Sonnet has top notes of Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.