Guerlain Homme vs Guerlain Homme L'Eau
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
77%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Guerlain Homme L'Eau takes 4 of 8 categories.
Guerlain HommeChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on versatility, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Guerlain Homme L'EauChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Guerlain Homme3/8
Guerlain Homme L'Eau4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Guerlain Homme L'Eau
- Community sentiment
- Guerlain Homme L'Eau
- Longevity
- Guerlain Homme L'Eau
- Sillage & projection
- Guerlain Homme L'Eau
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Guerlain Homme
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Guerlain Homme
- Fragranxe ranking
- Guerlain Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Guerlain HommeGuerlainGuerlain Homme L'EauGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 2,460 votes
Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%
4.39/ 5 · 746 votes
Have 35%Had 20%Want 46%
Category winnerGuerlain Homme L'EauRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
2,460 votes
54%Love
38%Like
1%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
746 votes
Category winnerGuerlain Homme L'EauMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGuerlain Homme L'Eau
SillageGuerlain Homme L'Eau
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green83%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy48%
woody30%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
green48%
rum30%
Scent match77%Very similar · both citrus, green and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MojitoLimeMintVetiverBergamotRumCedarGeranium
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
LimeMintGrapefruitBergamotRumGeranium
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerGuerlain HommeLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer100
Fall34
Winter15
Day100
Night32
Spring66
Summer100
Fall20
Winter7
Day100
Night22
Category winnerGuerlain HommeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#965
PerfumerSylvaine Delacourte, Thierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews202
Overall rank#1,207
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews83
Category winnerGuerlain HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGuerlain Homme brings the crisp, refreshing character of a chilled mojito into a classic woody aromatic cologne. Built by perfumers Thierry Wasser and Sylvaine Delacourte, the scent centers on sharp lime, crushed garden mint, and a splash of sweet rum. As the effervescent citrus settles, green geranium adds a crisp fl…
Reviews →Guerlain Homme L'Eau offers a crisp, cooling interpretation of the classic mojito profile. Created by perfumer Thierry Wasser and launched in 2010, the scent builds around tart lime, sweet mint, and bitter grapefruit, accented by bergamot at the top. As the initial citrus blast settles, hints of green geranium and smo…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Guerlain Homme or Guerlain Homme L'Eau?
Guerlain Homme L'Eau takes 4 of 8 categories. Guerlain Homme is rated 4.25/5 from 2,460 votes; Guerlain Homme L'Eau is rated 4.39/5 from 746 votes. Choose Guerlain Homme for a citrus and green character. Wins on versatility, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Guerlain Homme L'Eau for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Guerlain Homme or Guerlain Homme L'Eau?
Guerlain Homme L'Eau lasts longest (Guerlain Homme L'Eau 65/100, Guerlain Homme 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Guerlain Homme or Guerlain Homme L'Eau?
Projection is very close: Guerlain Homme L'Eau 56/100, Guerlain Homme 54/100 for sillage.
Do Guerlain Homme and Guerlain Homme L'Eau smell similar?
Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Mint, Bergamot and Rum.
Is Guerlain Homme or Guerlain Homme L'Eau better for summer or winter?
For summer, Guerlain Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Guerlain Homme is the stronger pick. Guerlain Homme suits daytime wear; Guerlain Homme L'Eau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Guerlain Homme and Guerlain Homme L'Eau?
Guerlain Homme features Mojito, Lime, Mint, Vetiver and Bergamot. Guerlain Homme L'Eau features Lime, Mint, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Rum.
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