Fragrance comparison

Hematite vs L'Eau à la Folie

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

Hematite

Nature's

3.8816 votes

Rank #20,104 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

L'Eau à la Folie

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.8066 votes

Rank #18,000 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau à la Folie takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hematite
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Eau à la Folie
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hematite2/5

L'Eau à la Folie3/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau à la Folie
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Eau à la Folie
Sillage & projection: Hematite
Value for money: Hematite
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau à la Folie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HematiteNature's

L'Eau à la FolieNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 28%Had 31%Want 42%

3.80/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

Category winnerL'Eau à la FolieRating 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

23%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityL'Eau à la Folie

SillageHematite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value25

Category winnerHematiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

woody65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

fresh90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

fruity60%

woody50%

Scent match69%Closely related · both citrus, green and fresh

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

MojitoCitrusesGingerFlowers

Heart

Green NotesFruity NotesJasmine

Base

Woody Notes

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

Spring45

Summer100

Fall10

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#18,000

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerL'Eau à la FolieHigher 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 à la Folie by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a bright, refreshing unisex scent that captures the essence of a summer cocktail. Built around notes of mojito, ginger, and citrus, it provides a crisp, energizing profile for warm weather. It is a light, natural-feeling option for those who enjoy green, fruity composi…

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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 à la Folie?

L'Eau à la Folie takes 3 of 5 categories. Hematite is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; L'Eau à la Folie is rated 3.80/5 from 66 votes. Choose Hematite for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Eau à la Folie for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hematite or L'Eau à la Folie?

They last about the same: L'Eau à la Folie 58/100, Hematite 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hematite or L'Eau à la Folie?

Hematite projects furthest (Hematite 57/100, L'Eau à la Folie 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hematite and L'Eau à la Folie smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Green Notes and Woody Notes.

Is Hematite or L'Eau à la Folie better for summer or winter?

Hematite suits daytime wear; L'Eau à la Folie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hematite and L'Eau à la Folie?

Hematite has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of Woody Notes. L'Eau à la Folie has top notes of Mojito, Citruses, Ginger and Flowers, heart notes of Green Notes, Fruity Notes and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes.