Fragrance comparison

Fleur d'Eau vs Fur Elise

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 631 ratings analysed

Fleur d'Eau

Rochas

3.82627 votes

Rank #4,268 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Fur Elise

The Gate Fragrances Paris

3.754 votes

Rank #66,922 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Fleur d'Eau
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Fur Elise
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Fleur d'Eau1/2

Fur Elise1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Fur Elise
Value for money: Not scored
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'EauRochas

Fur EliseThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 627 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

585 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageFur Elise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aquatic92%

ozonic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonBlack CurrantApricot

Heart

Water HyacinthLotusMimosaLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmber

Top

CitrusesMelonPineappleLotusLily

Heart

May RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMimosaRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskVanillaPeachSandalwoodOrris RootVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMelon, Lotus, Mimosa 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#66,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFleur d'EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleur 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…

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Fur Elise by The Gate Fragrances Paris opens with a burst of crisp melon, bright citruses, and watery lotus. As the initial freshness settles, a bouquet of May rose, sunny ylang-ylang, and sweet jasmine emerges at the heart. The dry-down introduces plush peach, powdery orris root, and smooth sandalwood that hug the sk…

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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, Fleur d'Eau or Fur Elise?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Fleur d'Eau is rated 3.82/5 from 627 votes; Fur Elise is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Fleur d'Eau for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Fur Elise for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Fleur d'Eau or Fur Elise?

Fur Elise projects furthest (Fur Elise 63/100, Fleur d'Eau 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur d'Eau and Fur Elise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Melon, Lotus, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Fleur d'Eau or Fur Elise better for summer or winter?

Fur Elise suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur d'Eau and Fur Elise?

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. Fur Elise has top notes of Citruses, Melon, Pineapple and Lotus, heart notes of May Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Peach and Sandalwood.