Fragrance comparison

Fleur d'Eau vs Midsummer Woman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,554 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fleur d'Eau

Rochas

3.82627 votes

Rank #4,267 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Midsummer Woman

Oriflame

3.61927 votes

Rank #10,332 AquaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur d'Eau takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fleur d'Eau
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Midsummer Woman
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Fleur d'Eau5/7

Midsummer Woman2/7

Ratings & consensus: Fleur d'Eau
Community sentiment: Fleur d'Eau
Longevity: Fleur d'Eau
Sillage & projection: Fleur d'Eau
Value for money: Midsummer Woman
Versatility: Midsummer Woman
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

Midsummer WomanOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 627 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 927 votes

Have 19%Had 81%Want 0%

Category winnerFleur d'EauRating 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

18%Love

63%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

920 votes

Category winnerFleur d'EauMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityFleur d'Eau

SillageFleur d'Eau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value65

Category winnerMidsummer WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aquatic92%

ozonic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

aquatic100%

fresh92%

citrus84%

floral77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aquatic, floral and fresh

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

Water NotesLemonFloral NotesGrapefruitGrassMelonBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletApricotRaspberryRose

Base

MuskCedarMimosaVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMelon, Apricot, 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

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMidsummer WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#10,332

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews30

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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Midsummer Woman is a light floral aquatic EDT with a cool splash of water notes, citrus, grass, soft flowers and clean musk. It reads fresh, airy and slightly green, with a summery shampoo-clean feel rather than a rich floral perfume. It suits hot weather, casual daytime wear and anyone who likes watery 1990s-style fr…

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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 Midsummer Woman?

Fleur d'Eau takes 5 of 7 categories. Fleur d'Eau is rated 3.82/5 from 627 votes; Midsummer Woman is rated 3.61/5 from 927 votes. Choose Fleur d'Eau for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Midsummer Woman for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fleur d'Eau or Midsummer Woman?

Fleur d'Eau lasts longest (Fleur d'Eau 60/100, Midsummer Woman 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur d'Eau or Midsummer Woman?

Fleur d'Eau projects furthest (Fleur d'Eau 55/100, Midsummer Woman 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur d'Eau and Midsummer Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Melon, Apricot, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Fleur d'Eau or Midsummer Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur d'Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Midsummer Woman is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur d'Eau and Midsummer Woman?

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. Midsummer Woman has top notes of Water Notes, Lemon, Floral Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Violet and Apricot, a base of Musk, Cedar, Mimosa and Vetiver.