Le Couvent Maison de Parfum
Rank #38,913 GreenFresh Spicy
Eau des Mâtines vs What Else Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau des Mâtines takes 4 of 5 categories.
Eau des MâtinesChoose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
What Else MenChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Eau des Mâtines4/5
What Else Men1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau des Mâtines
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Eau des Mâtines
- Sillage & projection
- Eau des Mâtines
- Value for money
- Eau des Mâtines
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- What Else Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau des MâtinesLe Couvent Maison de ParfumWhat Else MenA.P. Durand ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 42%Had 17%Want 41%
4.10/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 69%Had 8%Want 23%
Category winnerEau des MâtinesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
52%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
43%Love
38%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau des Mâtines
SillageEau des Mâtines
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau des MâtinesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
fresh spicy86%
aromatic72%
fresh58%
citrus44%
woody30%
citrus100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
woody58%
musky44%
powdery30%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
AppleOrangeLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
BasilFig LeafMintPear Blossom
Base2 to 4 hours
Woodsy NotesCedarMusk
Top
OrangeLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleGinger
Heart
GeraniumVetiverSandalwoodMintRosemary
Base
MuskAmberMoss
InformationalShared notesApple, Orange, Lemon and Mint. Durations are only published for Eau des Mâtines, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall14
Winter0
Day100
Night14
Spring100
Summer80
Fall80
Winter70
Day100
Night100
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#38,913
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#30,807
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerWhat Else MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau des Mâtines by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a crisp, botanical morning scent built around tart orchard fruit and garden herbs. It opens with an energetic splash of lemon, crisp apple, and juicy orange. The heart shifts immediately into herbal territory, combining crushed basil, cool mint, leafy fig leaf, and sof…
Reviews →What Else Men is a bright, clean citrus aromatic that opens with juicy orange, lemon and bergamot, then adds a crisp ginger bite. In the heart, mint and rosemary give it a fresh, showered feel over geranium and smooth woods. It settles into a soft musky amber with a touch of moss. It usually wears close, which makes i…
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 Mâtines or What Else Men?
Eau des Mâtines takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau des Mâtines is rated 4.26/5 from 23 votes; What Else Men is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Eau des Mâtines for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose What Else Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau des Mâtines or What Else Men?
They last about the same: Eau des Mâtines 53/100, What Else Men 51/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Eau des Mâtines or What Else Men?
Eau des Mâtines projects furthest (Eau des Mâtines 56/100, What Else Men 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau des Mâtines and What Else Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Apple, Orange, Lemon and Mint.
Is Eau des Mâtines or What Else Men better for summer or winter?
Eau des Mâtines suits daytime wear; What Else Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau des Mâtines and What Else Men?
Eau des Mâtines has top notes of Apple, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Basil, Fig Leaf, Mint and Pear Blossom, a base of Woodsy Notes, Cedar and Musk. What Else Men has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Mint, a base of Musk, Amber and Moss.
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