Fragrance comparison

Germaine Green vs Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

3 wins

Germaine Green

Miguel Matos

3.405 votes

Rank #60,379 AromaticWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum

L'Occitane en Provence

4.29111 votes

Rank #10,330 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Germaine Green takes 3 of 4 categories.

Germaine Green
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Germaine Green3/4

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Germaine Green
Sillage & projection: Germaine Green
Value for money: Germaine Green
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Germaine GreenMiguel Matos

Olivier Ondé Eau de ParfumL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.29/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 43%Had 6%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

111 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGermaine Green

SillageGermaine Green

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerGermaine GreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

herbal60%

earthy50%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

camphor30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressLavenderLimeJuniperBergamot

Heart

SagePineVioletWintergreenBasil

Base

VetiverLeatherPatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusElemi resinLimeStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressOlive TreeGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

CedarVetiverVioletPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCypress, Lime, Violet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer64

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men85

Unisex13

Women3

Casual 40%Work 37%Date 16%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,379

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerOlivier Ondé Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum by L'Occitane en Provence captures the dry, sun-drenched atmosphere of Mediterranean groves with an earthy, botanical edge. The opening hits with brisk eucalyptus, zesty lime, and a touch of star anise before easing into dry olive wood and green cypress needles. Grounded by cedar, vetiver, a…

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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, Germaine Green or Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum?

Germaine Green takes 3 of 4 categories. Germaine Green is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 111 votes. Choose Germaine Green for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Germaine Green or Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum?

Germaine Green lasts longest (Germaine Green 93/100, Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Germaine Green or Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum?

Germaine Green projects furthest (Germaine Green 88/100, Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Germaine Green and Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Lime, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Germaine Green or Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Germaine Green suits daytime wear; Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Germaine Green and Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum?

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. Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum has top notes of Eucalyptus, Elemi resin, Lime and Star Anise, heart notes of Cypress, Olive Tree and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Violet and Patchouli.