L'Eau de Chloe vs Vaara
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vaara takes 4 of 7 categories.
L'Eau de ChloeChoose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VaaraChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
L'Eau de Chloe3/7
Vaara4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Eau de Chloe
- Community sentiment
- Vaara
- Longevity
- Vaara
- Sillage & projection
- Vaara
- Value for money
- L'Eau de Chloe
- Versatility
- L'Eau de Chloe
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vaara
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Eau de ChloeChloéVaaraPenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 3,606 votes
Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%
3.80/ 5 · 1,352 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerL'Eau de ChloeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
3,606 votes
30%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,115 votes
Category winnerVaaraMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVaara
SillageVaara
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Eau de ChloeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
rose92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
floral69%
earthy61%
floral100%
rose92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both rose and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CitronGrapefruitBergamotAldehydesPeach
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseRose WaterVioletPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaMagnoliaJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
PatchouliCedarOakmossWhite MuskAmberLabdanum
Top
QuinceRose WaterSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds
Heart
RosePeonyFreesiaMagnolia
Base
HoneyWhite MuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesRose, Rose Water, Peony and Freesia. Durations are only published for L'Eau de Chloe, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall27
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Category winnerL'Eau de ChloeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,341
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,532
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews152
Category winnerVaaraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Eau de Chloe by Chloé reimagines the brand's signature floral character as a crisp, green chypre built for bright daytime wear. It opens with an invigorating splash of citron, grapefruit, and sparkling aldehydes that feels like cold citrus water on a warm morning. As the sharp citrus settles, dewy rose water and peo…
Reviews →Vaara opens as a juicy quince and rose scent with saffron, coriander, and carrot seed giving it a dry, lightly spiced edge. It starts bright and plush, then settles into a creamy floral musk with sandalwood, honey, and soft powder. It suits shoppers who want a refined rose that feels polished, feminine-leaning, and a …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, L'Eau de Chloe or Vaara?
Vaara takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Eau de Chloe is rated 3.90/5 from 3,606 votes; Vaara is rated 3.80/5 from 1,352 votes. Choose L'Eau de Chloe for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vaara for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, L'Eau de Chloe or Vaara?
Vaara lasts longest (Vaara 66/100, L'Eau de Chloe 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Eau de Chloe or Vaara?
Vaara projects furthest (Vaara 58/100, L'Eau de Chloe 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Eau de Chloe and Vaara smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Rose Water, Peony and Freesia.
Is L'Eau de Chloe or Vaara better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Eau de Chloe is the stronger pick. For winter, Vaara is the stronger pick. L'Eau de Chloe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Eau de Chloe and Vaara?
L'Eau de Chloe has top notes of Citron, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Rose Water, Violet and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Oakmoss and White Musk. Vaara has top notes of Quince, Rose Water, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Honey, White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.
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