Fragrance comparison

L'Eau vs Summer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

L'Eau

Parfums Berdoues

4.3315 votes

Rank #45,054 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Summer

Tous

4.2010 votes

Rank #44,205 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

L'Eau
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Summer
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

L'Eau2/5

Summer2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'EauParfums Berdoues

SummerTous

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 64%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%

Category winnerL'EauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

30%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSummer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value75

Category winnerL'EauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

woody69%

rose61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

fresh77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearBlack Currant

Heart2 to 3 hours

PeonyOrange BlossomYlang-Ylang

Base2 to 4 hours

White MuskCedarTonka Bean

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

GardeniaPeonyJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangPepper

Base

White MuskTonka BeanAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Peony, Ylang-Ylang and White Musk. Durations are only published for L'Eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall10

Winter10

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex0

Women91

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau by Parfums Berdoues is a crisp floral fruity fragrance built around clean orchard fruits, bright petals, and a soft woody base. The scent begins with a lively pairing of sweet pear and tart black currant that feels juicy, fresh, and slightly dewy. As the top notes settle, orange blossom, delicate peony, and smoo…

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Summer by Tous is a bright floral fragrance designed for warm weather. It opens with zesty mandarin and bergamot before settling into a heart of gardenia and peony. The base of white musk and amber adds a clean, soft finish that sits close to the skin. It is an ideal companion for sunny spring afternoons and casual we…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Eau or Summer?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. L'Eau is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes; Summer is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose L'Eau for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Summer for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau or Summer?

They last about the same: L'Eau 60/100, Summer 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau or Summer?

Summer projects furthest (Summer 67/100, L'Eau 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau and Summer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peony, Ylang-Ylang and White Musk.

Is L'Eau or Summer better for summer or winter?

L'Eau suits daytime wear; Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau and Summer?

L'Eau has top notes of Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Peony, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Summer has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Gardenia, Peony, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Cedar.