Fragrance comparison

Eaux d’Euskadi vs Higher Energy

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,473 ratings analysed

Eaux d’Euskadi

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

4.0812 votes

Rank #21,802 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Higher Energy

Dior · 2003

4.041,461 votes

Rank #3,424 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Higher Energy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eaux d’Euskadi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Higher Energy
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Eaux d’Euskadi2/5

Higher Energy3/5

Ratings & consensus: Higher Energy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Higher Energy
Sillage & projection: Eaux d’Euskadi
Value for money: Eaux d’Euskadi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Higher Energy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eaux d’EuskadiParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Higher EnergyDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 11%Want 70%

4.04/ 5 · 1,461 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerHigher EnergyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

33%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,461 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityHigher Energy

SillageEaux d’Euskadi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerEaux d’EuskadiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral90%

rose80%

aromatic70%

green60%

citrus50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

green61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

HyacinthJuniper BerriesHawthornRose Hip

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaGrapefruitLemon

Base4-6 hrs

Pink PepperPepper

Top

Juniper BerriesPineappleGrapefruitMelonMint

Heart

PepperNutmegIncense

Base

CedarVetiverOakmossSandalwoodMuskLabdanum

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Grapefruit and Pepper. Durations are only published for Eaux d’Euskadi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 7%

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#3,424

PerfumerCarlos Viñals, Natalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched2003

Reviews89

Category winnerHigher EnergyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eaux d'Euskadi captures the brisk spirit of the Basque countryside. It opens with an invigorating rush of crisp hyacinth, tart rose hip, and crushed juniper berries. The first two minutes carry a lively splash of alcohol before settling into a cool mountain breeze. Soon, chilled green tea and tart grapefruit wash over…

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Higher Energy by Dior opens with an invigorating splash of chilled ruby grapefruit, sweet honeydew melon, and crushed juniper berries that instantly cuts through warm morning air. Within minutes, crisp garden mint and a subtle touch of tangy pineapple join the mix, giving the scent a bright, uplifting freshness like a…

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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, Eaux d’Euskadi or Higher Energy?

Higher Energy takes 3 of 5 categories. Eaux d’Euskadi is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Higher Energy is rated 4.04/5 from 1,461 votes. Choose Eaux d’Euskadi for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Higher Energy for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eaux d’Euskadi or Higher Energy?

They last about the same: Higher Energy 61/100, Eaux d’Euskadi 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eaux d’Euskadi or Higher Energy?

Eaux d’Euskadi projects furthest (Eaux d’Euskadi 59/100, Higher Energy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eaux d’Euskadi and Higher Energy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Grapefruit and Pepper.

Is Eaux d’Euskadi or Higher Energy better for summer or winter?

Eaux d’Euskadi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eaux d’Euskadi and Higher Energy?

Eaux d’Euskadi has top notes of Hyacinth, Juniper Berries, Hawthorn and Rose Hip, heart notes of Tea, Grapefruit and Lemon, a base of Pink Pepper and Pepper. Higher Energy has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pineapple, Grapefruit and Melon, heart notes of Pepper, Nutmeg and Incense, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.