Fragrance comparison

Histoire d'Eau Amethyste vs Fleur de Noel Limited Edition

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

4 wins

Histoire d'Eau Amethyste

Mauboussin

3.5194 votes

Rank #12,068 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Fleur de Noel Limited Edition

Yves Rocher

3.9969 votes

Rank #41,759 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Histoire d'Eau Amethyste takes 4 of 7 categories.

Histoire d'Eau Amethyste
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Fleur de Noel Limited Edition
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Histoire d'Eau Amethyste4/7

Fleur de Noel Limited Edition3/7

Ratings & consensus: Fleur de Noel Limited Edition
Community sentiment: Fleur de Noel Limited Edition
Longevity: Histoire d'Eau Amethyste
Sillage & projection: Histoire d'Eau Amethyste
Value for money: Histoire d'Eau Amethyste
Versatility: Fleur de Noel Limited Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Histoire d'Eau Amethyste

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Histoire d'Eau AmethysteMauboussin

Fleur de Noel Limited EditionYves Rocher

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 39%Had 19%Want 42%

3.99/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 41%Had 32%Want 27%

Category winnerFleur de Noel Limited EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

83 votes

29%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerFleur de Noel Limited EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHistoire d'Eau Amethyste

SillageHistoire d'Eau Amethyste

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value33

Category winnerHistoire d'Eau AmethysteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

musky77%

woody69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

white floral90%

fruity80%

musky70%

sweet60%

woody50%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PeonyWhite FlowersMuskWhite WoodsMandarin OrangeOrange

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Amalfi LemonOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

White FlowersFruity Notes

Base

MuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Musk, Mandarin Orange and Orange. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer31

Fall44

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Category winnerFleur de Noel Limited EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#41,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHistoire d'Eau AmethysteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Histoire d'Eau Amethyste is a bright floral musk with peony, white flowers and citrus, but what sets it apart is the unusual black grape effect several wearers notice. It opens fresh and radiant, then softens into a powdery, woody-musky dry-down. On skin it usually reads airy and feminine rather than loud. It may suit…

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Yves Rocher Fleur de Noel Limited Edition is a bright, refreshing citrus floral eau de toilette that blends sunny orchard fruits with gentle holiday warmth. The fragrance opens with a zesty burst of Amalfi lemon, sweet orange, and juicy mandarin orange, instantly lifting your mood. As the initial zest settles, delicat…

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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, Histoire d'Eau Amethyste or Fleur de Noel Limited Edition?

Histoire d'Eau Amethyste takes 4 of 7 categories. Histoire d'Eau Amethyste is rated 3.51/5 from 94 votes; Fleur de Noel Limited Edition is rated 3.99/5 from 69 votes. Choose Histoire d'Eau Amethyste for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Fleur de Noel Limited Edition for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Histoire d'Eau Amethyste or Fleur de Noel Limited Edition?

Histoire d'Eau Amethyste lasts longest (Histoire d'Eau Amethyste 62/100, Fleur de Noel Limited Edition 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Histoire d'Eau Amethyste or Fleur de Noel Limited Edition?

Histoire d'Eau Amethyste projects furthest (Histoire d'Eau Amethyste 60/100, Fleur de Noel Limited Edition 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Histoire d'Eau Amethyste and Fleur de Noel Limited Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Musk, Mandarin Orange and Orange.

Is Histoire d'Eau Amethyste or Fleur de Noel Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur de Noel Limited Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleur de Noel Limited Edition is the stronger pick. Fleur de Noel Limited Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Histoire d'Eau Amethyste and Fleur de Noel Limited Edition?

Histoire d'Eau Amethyste features Peony, White Flowers, Musk, White Woods and Mandarin Orange. Fleur de Noel Limited Edition has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Flowers and Fruity Notes, a base of Musk and Virginia Cedar.