Eau des Délices vs Menthe Froide
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Menthe Froide takes 5 of 5 categories.
Eau des DélicesChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Menthe FroideChoose it for a green and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau des Délices0/5
Menthe Froide5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Menthe Froide
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Menthe Froide
- Sillage & projection
- Menthe Froide
- Value for money
- Menthe Froide
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Menthe Froide
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau des DélicesLe Jardin RetrouveMenthe FroideAura PerfumeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 29%Had 17%Want 54%
3.93/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%
Category winnerMenthe FroideRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
51%Like
19%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
73 votes
45%Love
35%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMenthe Froide
SillageMenthe Froide
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMenthe FroideBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
earthy48%
mossy30%
green100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
fresh69%
citrus61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
LemonBergamotOrangeLemon VerbenaPetitgrainTangerine
Heart1 to 2 hours
NeroliLavenderClary Sage
Base1 to 2 hours
OakmossMuskVetiverPatchouli
Top
BergamotAldehydesPetitgrainTangerinePink PepperLemon
Heart
PeppermintMintIceLavenderCaraway
Base
AmbroxanAmbergrisVetiverOakmossMuskKyara IncenseSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Tangerine. Durations are only published for Eau des Délices, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer100
Fall17
Winter9
Day100
Night12
Spring70
Summer100
Fall40
Winter10
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,593
PerfumerYuri Gutsatz
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#4,971
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerMenthe FroideHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau des Délices by Le Jardin Retrouve opens with an immediate burst of bright citrus, combining lemon, bergamot, orange, tangerine, and petitgrain. Lemon verbena sharpens the top with a crisp, herbal snap that feels like crushing fresh leaves between your fingers. As the initial sharpness calms, French lavender, nerol…
Reviews →Menthe Froide is a striking aromatic green scent that prioritizes crispness above all. Built around a core of peppermint and icy accords, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and aldehydes before settling into a steady, bracing minty heart. It is a refreshing choice for high-heat summer days, grounding its volatile…
Reviews →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, Eau des Délices or Menthe Froide?
Menthe Froide takes 5 of 5 categories. Eau des Délices is rated 3.85/5 from 73 votes; Menthe Froide is rated 3.93/5 from 105 votes. Choose Eau des Délices for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Menthe Froide for a green and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau des Délices or Menthe Froide?
Menthe Froide lasts longest (Menthe Froide 81/100, Eau des Délices 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau des Délices or Menthe Froide?
Menthe Froide projects furthest (Menthe Froide 74/100, Eau des Délices 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau des Délices and Menthe Froide smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Tangerine.
Is Eau des Délices or Menthe Froide better for summer or winter?
Eau des Délices suits daytime wear; Menthe Froide suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau des Délices and Menthe Froide?
Eau des Délices has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Neroli, Lavender and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Vetiver and Patchouli. Menthe Froide has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Petitgrain and Tangerine, heart notes of Peppermint, Mint, Ice and Lavender, a base of Ambroxan, Ambergris, Vetiver and Oakmoss.
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