Fragrance comparison

Frankenstein vs L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,753 ratings analysed

Frankenstein

House of Atropa

3.205 votes

Rank #61,167 WoodyOzonic

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21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum

Issey Miyake

3.901,748 votes

Rank #24,585 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Frankenstein
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Frankenstein1/4

L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Frankenstein
Value for money: L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FrankensteinHouse of Atropa

L'eau d'Issey Eau de ParfumIssey Miyake

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

3.90/ 5 · 1,748 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

36%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

1,748 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityL'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum

SillageFrankenstein

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value54

Category winnerL'eau d'Issey Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

ozonic92%

anis84%

marine77%

mossy69%

salty61%

floral100%

white floral88%

ozonic77%

aquatic65%

fresh53%

soft spicy42%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CaloneMatcha TeaOsmanthusGrassRoseTea

Heart2-4 hrs

AniseMossSaltOzonic notesSeaweedGrapesHibiscusLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarOudCypress

Top

LotusFreesiaCaloneRose

Heart

LilyOsmanthus

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Virginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCalone, Osmanthus, Rose and Lotus. Durations are only published for Frankenstein, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day78

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Date 28%Party 20%Work 16%

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,167

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'eau d'Issey Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Atropa Frankenstein starts with a sharp, cooling burst of calone, bitter matcha tea, and fresh green grass. The opening feels bracing and slightly damp. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk marine chill deepens into an unusual heart of salty seaweed, fermented dark grapes, and spicy anise. A faint floral layer o…

Reviews →

L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum takes the iconic 1990s watery floral concept and deepens its foundation. Fresh lotus petal and melon-tinted calone strike first with crisp watery air, while sweet freesia softens the sharp edges. As the initial vapor settles, white lily and velvety osmanthus take over the mid phase, giving …

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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, Frankenstein or L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum?

L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Frankenstein is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum is rated 3.90/5 from 1,748 votes. Choose Frankenstein for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Frankenstein or L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum?

L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum lasts longest (L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum 70/100, Frankenstein 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Frankenstein or L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum?

Frankenstein projects furthest (Frankenstein 75/100, L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frankenstein and L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic accords. Common notes include Calone, Osmanthus, Rose and Lotus.

Is Frankenstein or L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Frankenstein suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frankenstein and L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum?

Frankenstein has top notes of Calone, Matcha Tea, Osmanthus and Grass, heart notes of Anise, Moss, Salt and Ozonic notes, a base of Cedar, Oud and Cypress. L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lotus, Freesia, Calone and Rose, heart notes of Lily and Osmanthus, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.