Fragrance comparison

L'Eau Cologne vs Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 530 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Eau Cologne

Caron

3.9030 votes

Rank #19,025 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

Roger & Gallet

4.12500 votes

Rank #6,106 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Eau Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

L'Eau Cologne4/7

Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille3/7

Ratings & consensus: Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Community sentiment: Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Longevity: L'Eau Cologne
Sillage & projection: L'Eau Cologne
Value for money: L'Eau Cologne
Versatility: L'Eau Cologne
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau CologneCaron

Jean Marie Farina Extra VieilleRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.12/ 5 · 500 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerJean Marie Farina Extra VieilleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

36%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

490 votes

Category winnerJean Marie Farina Extra VieilleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityL'Eau Cologne

SillageL'Eau Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value65

Category winnerL'Eau CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

green44%

white floral30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match71%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSea NotesYellow Mandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

PetitgrainNeroliRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

CedarVetiverMusk

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

PetitgrainRosemaryNeroliCarnationRose

Base

CloveMyrtleCedarVetiverMuskWhite AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli and Rosemary. Durations are only published for L'Eau Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall45

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerL'Eau CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

Casual 45%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

Men28

Unisex66

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,025

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerJean Marie Farina Extra VieilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron L'Eau Cologne opens with a sparkling rush of Italian yellow mandarin, tart bergamot, and salty marine mist. It instantly clears the mind. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus burst softens into green petitgrain, herbal rosemary, and clean neroli blossom. The base stays light and grounded with dry Virginia c…

Reviews →

Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille is a brisk old-school eau de cologne built around bright lemon, bergamot, orange and green neroli facets. It smells clean, tangy and lightly herbal, with a touch of spice and soft woods underneath. It suits hot weather, post-shower wear and anyone who enjoys classic citrus refreshers mo…

Reviews →

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, L'Eau Cologne or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

L'Eau Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Eau Cologne is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes; Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille is rated 4.12/5 from 500 votes. Choose L'Eau Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau Cologne or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

L'Eau Cologne lasts longest (L'Eau Cologne 55/100, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau Cologne or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

L'Eau Cologne projects furthest (L'Eau Cologne 61/100, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau Cologne and Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli and Rosemary.

Is L'Eau Cologne or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Eau Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille is the stronger pick. L'Eau Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau Cologne and Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

L'Eau Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Petitgrain, Neroli and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Musk. Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Rosemary, Neroli and Carnation, a base of Clove, Myrtle, Cedar and Vetiver.