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Fleurs d'Été vs Menace

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

Updated 114 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Été takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Fleurs d'Été

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Menace

    Choose it for a musky and animalic character.

Fleurs d'Été1/1
Menace0/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fleurs d'Été

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Fleurs d'ÉtéBienaimé
MenaceEvyan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 113 votes
Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
63%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
powdery84%
fresh61%
citrus46%
musky38%
white floral30%
musky100%
animalic92%
powdery84%
mossy77%
white floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, musky and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Lily-of-the-ValleyTarragonBergamotLemon
Heart
LilacVioletCarnationOrange BlossomTuberoseRoseJasmine
Base
MuskOrrisCivetSandalwoodTonka BeanCedarOakmoss
Top15-30 mins
OrangeLemonBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseJasmineYlang YlangOrange Blossom
Base8-10 hrs
MuskOakmossCivetPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Rose. Durations are only published for Menace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer20
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,349

PerfumerPatrice Revillard

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#54,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFleurs d'ÉtéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleurs d'Été by Bienaimé is a Floral fragrance for women. Fleurs d'Été was launched in 1935. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Lilac, Violet, Carnation, Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Orr…

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Menace by Evyan opens with a brief burst of sharp orange, tart lemon, and bitter bergamot that quickly gives way to a lush, velvety floral heart. Heavy jasmine, rich rose, and sweet ylang ylang blend smoothly with powdery orange blossom, creating an old-school bouquet reminiscent of classic mid-century glamour. As the…

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fleurs d'Été or Menace?

Fleurs d'Été takes 1 of 1 categories. Fleurs d'Été is rated 4.17/5 from 113 votes; Menace is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Fleurs d'Été for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Menace for a musky and animalic character.

Do Fleurs d'Été and Menace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Fleurs d'Été or Menace better for summer or winter?

Fleurs d'Été suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleurs d'Été and Menace?

Fleurs d'Été has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lilac, Violet, Carnation and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Orris, Civet and Sandalwood. Menace has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Civet and Patchouli.

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