Fragrance comparison

Fleur d'Eau vs Schön

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 648 ratings analysed

Fleur d'Eau

Rochas

3.82627 votes

Rank #4,267 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Schön

Mila Schön

4.1021 votes

Rank #52,282 OzonicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Schön takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fleur d'Eau
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Schön
Choose it for a ozonic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fleur d'Eau1/5

Schön3/5

Ratings & consensus: Schön
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Schön
Value for money: Schön
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

SchönMila Schön

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 627 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 29%Had 33%Want 39%

Category winnerSchönRating 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

29%Love

52%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSchön

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSchönBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aquatic92%

ozonic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

ozonic100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aquatic77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both ozonic, aquatic 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

WatermelonTeaCloveMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MimosaIrisRoseMelonJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPatchouli

Base

oak mossVetiverSandalwoodApricotBenzoin

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–

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#52,282

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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Schön by Mila Schön is a fruity chypre with a watery melon and tea opening, softened by mimosa, iris, rose and white florals. The dry-down brings moss, vetiver, sandalwood, apricot and benzoin, so it reads fresh and airy at first, then greener, powderier and more woody on skin. It is best for wearers who like 1990s 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 Schön?

Schön takes 3 of 5 categories. Fleur d'Eau is rated 3.82/5 from 627 votes; Schön is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Fleur d'Eau for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Schön for a ozonic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleur d'Eau or Schön?

They last about the same: Fleur d'Eau 60/100, Schön 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fleur d'Eau or Schön?

Schön projects furthest (Schön 64/100, Fleur d'Eau 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur d'Eau and Schön smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, aquatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Melon, Apricot, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Fleur d'Eau or Schön better for summer or winter?

Schön suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur d'Eau and Schön?

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. Schön has top notes of Watermelon, Tea, Clove and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mimosa, Iris, Rose and Melon, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Apricot.