Fragrance comparison

H2Eau Water Lotus vs Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 188 ratings analysed

H2Eau Water Lotus

Clean

3.96159 votes

Rank #36,012 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012

Paul Smith

4.0329 votes

Rank #21,619 FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 takes 3 of 6 categories.

H2Eau Water Lotus
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

H2Eau Water Lotus2/6

Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 20123/6

Ratings & consensus: H2Eau Water Lotus
Community sentiment: Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: H2Eau Water Lotus
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H2Eau Water LotusClean

Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012Paul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

4.03/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 31%Had 16%Want 53%

Category winnerH2Eau Water LotusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

43%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

159 votes

31%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerPaul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePaul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aquatic86%

ozonic72%

fresh58%

green44%

white floral30%

floral100%

rose90%

woody80%

fresh70%

citrus60%

powdery50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CucumberLotusWater Lily

Heart1 to 2 hours

PeonyLily of the Valley

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskAmber

Top

PeonyWater LilyBergamot

Heart

RoseMagnoliaSandalwood

Base

CedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesWater Lily, Peony, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for H2Eau Water Lotus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall15

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Spring92

Summer100

Fall8

Winter8

Day100

Night27

Category winnerH2Eau Water LotusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women85

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPaul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

H2Eau Water Lotus by Clean presents a clean, cooling aquatic floral scent designed for relaxed everyday daytime wear. The initial splash brings crisp cucumber alongside dewy lotus and aquatic water lily, producing an immediate sense of morning mist and cool pond water. As the opening settles, soft floral heart tones o…

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A bright, natural-feeling rose scent with peony, water lily and bergamot up top, then a clean floral heart that stays close to fresh pink and red roses. It wears softly, with light woods, musk and amber giving it a smooth skin-like finish. This edition suits rose lovers who want something airy, polished and easy in sp…

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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, H2Eau Water Lotus or Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012?

Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 takes 3 of 6 categories. H2Eau Water Lotus is rated 3.96/5 from 159 votes; Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 is rated 4.03/5 from 29 votes. Choose H2Eau Water Lotus for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, H2Eau Water Lotus or Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012?

They last about the same: H2Eau Water Lotus 54/100, Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, H2Eau Water Lotus or Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012?

Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 projects furthest (Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 50/100, H2Eau Water Lotus 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H2Eau Water Lotus and Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Water Lily, Peony, Musk and Amber.

Is H2Eau Water Lotus or Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 better for summer or winter?

For summer, H2Eau Water Lotus is the stronger pick. For winter, H2Eau Water Lotus is the stronger pick. H2Eau Water Lotus suits daytime wear; Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H2Eau Water Lotus and Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012?

H2Eau Water Lotus has top notes of Cucumber, Lotus and Water Lily, heart notes of Peony and Lily of the Valley, a base of Musk and Amber. Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2012 has top notes of Peony, Water Lily and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Sandalwood, a base of Cedar, Amber and Musk.