Fragrance comparison

Eau de Coton vs Wind, Sand, and Stars

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eau de Coton

Guerlain

4.1562 votes

Rank #17,079 PowderyMusky

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Wind, Sand, and Stars

Alkemia Perfumes

3.1712 votes

Rank #23,970 MarineFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Coton takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau de Coton
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Wind, Sand, and Stars
Choose it for a marine and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Coton3/4

Wind, Sand, and Stars1/4

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Coton
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Coton
Sillage & projection: Wind, Sand, and Stars
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Wind, Sand, and StarsAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 11%Had 13%Want 77%

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

8%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

42%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityEau de Coton

SillageWind, Sand, and Stars

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

white floral84%

almond77%

sweet69%

floral61%

marine100%

floral92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery, musky and floral

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

Notes

LinenSea NotesWater LilySolar NotesCotton FlowerLime Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCotton Flower and Linen. 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#23,970

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Wind, Sand, and Stars by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Wind, Sand, and Stars was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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 Wind, Sand, and Stars?

Eau de Coton takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau de Coton is rated 4.15/5 from 62 votes; Wind, Sand, and Stars is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Eau de Coton for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wind, Sand, and Stars for a marine and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Coton or Wind, Sand, and Stars?

Eau de Coton lasts longest (Eau de Coton 59/100, Wind, Sand, and Stars 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Coton or Wind, Sand, and Stars?

Wind, Sand, and Stars projects furthest (Wind, Sand, and Stars 90/100, Eau de Coton 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Coton and Wind, Sand, and Stars smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and floral accords. Common notes include Cotton Flower and Linen.

Is Eau de Coton or Wind, Sand, and Stars better for summer or winter?

Eau de Coton suits daytime wear; Wind, Sand, and Stars suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Coton and Wind, Sand, and Stars?

Eau de Coton features Cotton Flower, White Musk, Orange Blossom, Linen and Almond. Wind, Sand, and Stars features Linen, Sea Notes, Water Lily, Solar Notes and Cotton Flower.