Fragrance comparison

Fleur d’ Ecume vs Polynesian Gardens

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

Fleur d’ Ecume

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

4.001 votes

Rank #58,517 MarineRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Polynesian Gardens

Nicolas Danila

3.5328 votes

Rank #28,432 White FloralMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Polynesian Gardens takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fleur d’ Ecume
Choose it for a marine and rose character. Wins on value for money.
Polynesian Gardens
Choose it for a white floral and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fleur d’ Ecume1/4

Polynesian Gardens3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Polynesian Gardens
Sillage & projection: Polynesian Gardens
Value for money: Fleur d’ Ecume
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Polynesian Gardens

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Fleur d’ EcumeParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Polynesian GardensNicolas Danila

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

3.53/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 11%Had 6%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

43%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPolynesian Gardens

SillagePolynesian Gardens

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerFleur d’ EcumeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

rose90%

vanilla80%

aromatic70%

salty60%

aquatic50%

white floral100%

marine92%

floral84%

tropical77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both marine, vanilla and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea water

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose

Base5-8 hrs

Vanilla

Top

Sea water

Heart

Tiare FlowerFrangipani

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesSea water and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Fleur d’ Ecume, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night32

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 44%Work 28%Date 21%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#28,432

PerfumerLaure-Leta Jacquet

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPolynesian GardensHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleur d'Ecume puts an ocean breeze directly into a fresh rose garden. The first spray delivers a crisp surge of salty sea water that smells like ocean spray off the Atlantic coast. Within twenty minutes, that sharp ocean vapor softens into a clean, dew-covered rose. Three sprays are plenty. It feels natural and airy r…

Reviews →

Polynesian Gardens by Nicolas Danila is a floral composition built on a marine foundation. It features prominent top notes of sea water, balanced by a lush heart of tiare flower and frangipani. A smooth vanilla base grounds the scent. Best suited for warm weather, this unisex fragrance offers a sunny, coastal atmosphe…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fleur d’ Ecume or Polynesian Gardens?

Polynesian Gardens takes 3 of 4 categories. Fleur d’ Ecume is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Polynesian Gardens is rated 3.53/5 from 28 votes. Choose Fleur d’ Ecume for a marine and rose character. Wins on value for money. Choose Polynesian Gardens for a white floral and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleur d’ Ecume or Polynesian Gardens?

Polynesian Gardens lasts longest (Polynesian Gardens 76/100, Fleur d’ Ecume 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur d’ Ecume or Polynesian Gardens?

Polynesian Gardens projects furthest (Polynesian Gardens 69/100, Fleur d’ Ecume 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur d’ Ecume and Polynesian Gardens smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea water and Vanilla.

Is Fleur d’ Ecume or Polynesian Gardens better for summer or winter?

Fleur d’ Ecume suits daytime wear; Polynesian Gardens suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur d’ Ecume and Polynesian Gardens?

Fleur d’ Ecume has top notes of Sea water, heart notes of Rose, a base of Vanilla. Polynesian Gardens has top notes of Sea water, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Frangipani, a base of Vanilla.