Fragrance comparison

Fraîche Molécules vs Germaine Green

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

Fraîche Molécules

Di Caprio Parfum

4.336 votes

Rank #53,012 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Germaine Green

Miguel Matos

3.405 votes

Rank #61,735 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fraîche Molécules takes 2 of 4 categories.

Fraîche Molécules
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Germaine Green
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fraîche Molécules2/4

Germaine Green1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Germaine Green
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Fraîche Molécules
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fraîche Molécules

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fraîche MoléculesDi Caprio Parfum

Germaine GreenMiguel Matos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

60%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityGermaine Green

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFraîche MoléculesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

ozonic84%

green77%

woody69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

herbal60%

earthy50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ozonic notesBergamotGalbanumLime

Heart2-4 hrs

ConiferVioletSageFloral Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarwoodVetiverAmberMusk

Top

CypressLavenderLimeJuniperBergamot

Heart

SagePineVioletWintergreenBasil

Base

VetiverLeatherPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Violet and Sage. Durations are only published for Fraîche Molécules, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,735

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFraîche MoléculesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fraîche Molécules opens with an icy gust of ozonic air, sour lime, and zesty bergamot. The first minute has a sharp alcohol vapor, but it settles fast into bitter green galbanum. Crisp conifer needles and clean clary sage take over the midsection. A touch of dewy violet softens the pine sap without turning sweet. As t…

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Germaine Green is a sharp, aromatic green fougere built around cypress, lavender, lime, pine, sage and wintergreen. It feels brisk and outdoorsy at first, with citrus and juniper cutting through a coniferous herbal core. The dry-down brings vetiver, leather, patchouli and musk, so it should suit wearers who like gree…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fraîche Molécules or Germaine Green?

Fraîche Molécules takes 2 of 4 categories. Fraîche Molécules is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Germaine Green is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Fraîche Molécules for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Germaine Green for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fraîche Molécules or Germaine Green?

Germaine Green lasts longest (Germaine Green 93/100, Fraîche Molécules 90/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fraîche Molécules or Germaine Green?

Projection is very close: Fraîche Molécules 88/100, Germaine Green 88/100 for sillage.

Do Fraîche Molécules and Germaine Green smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Violet and Sage.

Is Fraîche Molécules or Germaine Green better for summer or winter?

Fraîche Molécules suits daytime wear; Germaine Green suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fraîche Molécules and Germaine Green?

Fraîche Molécules has top notes of Ozonic notes, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lime, heart notes of Conifer, Violet, Sage and Floral Notes, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver, Amber and Musk. Germaine Green has top notes of Cypress, Lavender, Lime and Juniper, heart notes of Sage, Pine, Violet and Wintergreen, a base of Vetiver, Leather, Patchouli and Musk.