Fleur d'Eau vs On El
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fleur d'Eau takes 5 of 7 categories.
Fleur d'EauChoose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
On ElChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fleur d'Eau5/7
On El2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Fleur d'Eau
- Community sentiment
- Fleur d'Eau
- Longevity
- Fleur d'Eau
- Sillage & projection
- Fleur d'Eau
- Value for money
- On El
- Versatility
- On El
- 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'EauRochasOn ElJesus Del PozoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 627 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
3.81/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%
Category winnerFleur d'EauRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
43%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
585 votes
21%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerFleur d'EauMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFleur d'Eau
SillageFleur d'Eau
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOn ElBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
aquatic92%
ozonic84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
fresh61%
fruity100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both fruity
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
AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base
OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMelon, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood. 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
Summer95
Fall63
Winter5
Day100
Night27
Category winnerOn ElMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,268
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#19,047
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
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 →On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…
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 On El?
Fleur d'Eau takes 5 of 7 categories. Fleur d'Eau is rated 3.82/5 from 627 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Fleur d'Eau for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fleur d'Eau or On El?
Fleur d'Eau lasts longest (Fleur d'Eau 60/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fleur d'Eau or On El?
Projection is very close: Fleur d'Eau 55/100, On El 53/100 for sillage.
Do Fleur d'Eau and On El smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Melon, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood.
Is Fleur d'Eau or On El better for summer or winter?
For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleur d'Eau is the stronger pick. On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleur d'Eau and On El?
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. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.
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