Fleur d'Eau vs Belle Epoque
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Belle Epoque takes 3 of 5 categories.
Fleur d'EauChoose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Belle EpoqueChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Fleur d'Eau2/5
Belle Epoque3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Belle Epoque
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Belle Epoque
- Sillage & projection
- Belle Epoque
- Value for money
- Fleur d'Eau
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fleur d'Eau
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fleur d'EauRochasBelle EpoqueKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 627 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
4.55/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%
Category winnerBelle EpoqueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
43%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
585 votes
64%Love
27%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBelle Epoque
SillageBelle Epoque
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFleur d'EauBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
aquatic92%
ozonic84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
fresh61%
woody100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MelonBlack CurrantApricot
Heart
Water HyacinthLotusMimosaLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeRose
Base
SandalwoodVetiverAmber
Top
ApricotPeachPineappleGingerMirabelle PlumBlack CurrantMandarin Orange
Heart
LotusMangoVioletRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope
Base
SandalwoodVetiverVanillaPalisander RosewoodAmbergrisCacao PodPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Apricot, Lotus 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter6
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall40
Winter40
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#4,267
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#42,337
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFleur d'EauHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFleur d'Eau by Rochas is an aquatic floral green fragrance for women. It balances crisp melon and black currant top notes with a heart of lotus and water hyacinth. This 1996 release sits close to the skin, offering a clean, refreshing profile suited for high-heat summer days when you want a light, natural scent that a…
Reviews →Belle Epoque by Knize is an intricate floral fruity fragrance that leans into a rich, layered composition. Upon application, it presents a bright mix of apricot, pineapple, and black currant. As it warms on the skin, a massive bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang emerges, grounded by a long-lasting base of sa…
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, Fleur d'Eau or Belle Epoque?
Belle Epoque takes 3 of 5 categories. Fleur d'Eau is rated 3.82/5 from 627 votes; Belle Epoque is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Fleur d'Eau for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Belle Epoque for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Fleur d'Eau or Belle Epoque?
Belle Epoque lasts longest (Belle Epoque 65/100, Fleur d'Eau 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fleur d'Eau or Belle Epoque?
Belle Epoque projects furthest (Belle Epoque 60/100, Fleur d'Eau 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fleur d'Eau and Belle Epoque smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Apricot, Lotus and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Fleur d'Eau or Belle Epoque better for summer or winter?
Belle Epoque suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleur d'Eau and Belle Epoque?
Fleur d'Eau has top notes of Melon, Black Currant and Apricot, heart notes of Water Hyacinth, Lotus, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber. Belle Epoque has top notes of Apricot, Peach, Pineapple and Ginger, heart notes of Lotus, Mango, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood.
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