Fragrance comparison

Hematite vs L 'eau du Soleil

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Hematite

Nature's

3.8816 votes

Rank #20,104 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

L 'eau du Soleil

Boitown 冰希黎

1.001 votes

Rank #72,467 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Hematite
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L 'eau du Soleil
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Hematite1/2

L 'eau du Soleil1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: L 'eau du Soleil
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hematite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HematiteNature's

L 'eau du SoleilBoitown 冰希黎

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 28%Had 31%Want 42%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageL 'eau du Soleil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

woody65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

woody90%

floral80%

green70%

powdery60%

white floral50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

Green Notes

Base

Woody Notes

Top

CitrusesFloral NotesBergamot

Heart

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitGreen NotesApricot

Base

JasmineWoody NotesCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Green Notes and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall50

Winter13

Day100

Night14

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#72,467

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHematiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hematite by Nature's is a crisp, aromatic scent centered on a sharp citrus opening and green mid-notes. It settles into a clean, woody base that feels understated for daily office wear. This cologne offers a straightforward profile, prioritizing a fresh, uncomplicated presence. It is best suited for men seeking a reli…

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L'eau du Soleil opens as a bright citrus fragrance with bergamot, grapefruit and mandarin, then softens into green florals, light apricot and a clean cedar-musk base. It reads fresh, airy and polished rather than sweet or dense. This suits someone after an easy daytime scent with a citrus-woody profile and a gentle fl…

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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, Hematite or L 'eau du Soleil?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Hematite is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; L 'eau du Soleil is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Hematite for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L 'eau du Soleil for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Hematite or L 'eau du Soleil?

L 'eau du Soleil projects furthest (L 'eau du Soleil 75/100, Hematite 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hematite and L 'eau du Soleil smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and green accords. Common notes include Citruses, Green Notes and Woody Notes.

Is Hematite or L 'eau du Soleil better for summer or winter?

Hematite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hematite and L 'eau du Soleil?

Hematite has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of Woody Notes. L 'eau du Soleil has top notes of Citruses, Floral Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Green Notes and Apricot, a base of Jasmine, Woody Notes, Cedar and Musk.