Fragrance comparison

Eau Vive vs Eau Fresh

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

Eau Vive

Carven

3.9357 votes

Rank #19,096 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Eau Fresh

Jacques Bogart

3.8075 votes

Rank #13,634 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Fresh takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau Vive
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Eau Vive2/7

Eau Fresh5/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau Vive
Community sentiment: Eau Fresh
Longevity: Eau Fresh
Sillage & projection: Eau Fresh
Value for money: Eau Vive
Versatility: Eau Fresh
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Fresh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau ViveCarven

Eau FreshJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%

3.80/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

Category winnerEau ViveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

58%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

33%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerEau FreshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEau Fresh

SillageEau Fresh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value60

Category winnerEau ViveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

green83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

lavender56%

aromatic100%

woody88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

white floral42%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotGreen NotesOrangeJuniper BerriesLavenderVetyverMandarin OrangeLily-of-the-ValleyCorianderRed AppleMuskVanille

No top / heart / base split published

Top

TarragonGrapefruitAmalfi LemonPineappleMandarin OrangeAniseGalbanum

Heart

GeraniumLavenderJasmineRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegCoriander

Base

PineVetyveroak mossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Vetyver, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall32

Winter23

Day100

Night12

Spring87

Summer100

Fall37

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau FreshMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex69

Women15

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,096

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#13,634

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerEau FreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carven Eau Vive opens with a bright slap of bitter bergamot, sweet mandarin, and crushed juniper berries. The crisp bite feels immediate and sharp, resembling a cold gin and tonic poured over cracked ice on a humid summer afternoon. As the initial citrus fizz simmers down, herbal coriander and tart rhubarb surface bes…

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Eau Fresh by Jacques Bogart is an aromatic green fragrance released in 1993. It features a bright opening of grapefruit and lemon, quickly transitioning into a crisp heart of lavender and rosemary. The base of pine and vetiver provides a clean, classic finish. This scent is an excellent choice for casual spring and su…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau Vive or Eau Fresh?

Eau Fresh takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau Vive is rated 3.93/5 from 57 votes; Eau Fresh is rated 3.80/5 from 75 votes. Choose Eau Vive for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau Fresh for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Eau Vive or Eau Fresh?

Eau Fresh lasts longest (Eau Fresh 66/100, Eau Vive 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Vive or Eau Fresh?

Eau Fresh projects furthest (Eau Fresh 58/100, Eau Vive 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Vive and Eau Fresh smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Vetyver, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Eau Vive or Eau Fresh better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eau Vive and Eau Fresh?

Eau Vive features Bergamot, Green Notes, Orange, Juniper Berries and Lavender. Eau Fresh has top notes of Tarragon, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Pine, Vetyver, oak moss and Patchouli.