Fragrance comparison

L'Eau de Kookai vs L'Eau à la Folie

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 130 ratings analysed

6 wins

L'Eau de Kookai

Kookai

4.3164 votes

Rank #26,095 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

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 de Kookai takes 6 of 7 categories.

L'Eau de Kookai
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
L'Eau à la Folie
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

L'Eau de Kookai6/7

L'Eau à la Folie1/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau de Kookai
Community sentiment: L'Eau de Kookai
Longevity: L'Eau de Kookai
Sillage & projection: L'Eau de Kookai
Value for money: L'Eau de Kookai
Versatility: L'Eau de Kookai
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

L'Eau de KookaiKookai

L'Eau à la FolieNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 17%Had 58%Want 25%

3.80/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

Category winnerL'Eau de KookaiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

23%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerL'Eau de KookaiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityL'Eau de Kookai

SillageL'Eau de Kookai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value25

Category winnerL'Eau de KookaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh86%

green72%

warm spicy58%

fruity44%

musky30%

citrus100%

fresh90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

fruity60%

woody50%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesGreen NotesSpicesMuskFruity NotesFlowers

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MojitoCitrusesGingerFlowers

Heart

Green NotesFruity NotesJasmine

Base

Woody Notes

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Green Notes, Fruity Notes and Flowers. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring45

Summer100

Fall10

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Category winnerL'Eau de KookaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,000

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerL'Eau à la FolieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau de Kookai is a bright citrus fragrance that arrived in 1996. It centers on a sharp, zesty opening of mixed citruses and crisp green notes. This is a scent built for high summer heat when you want something clean and invigorating. It feels like a quick splash of cold water, making it a reliable choice for casual …

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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, L'Eau de Kookai or L'Eau à la Folie?

L'Eau de Kookai takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Eau de Kookai is rated 4.31/5 from 64 votes; L'Eau à la Folie is rated 3.80/5 from 66 votes. Choose L'Eau de Kookai for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer. Choose L'Eau à la Folie for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: L'Eau de Kookai 59/100, L'Eau à la Folie 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

L'Eau de Kookai projects furthest (L'Eau de Kookai 63/100, L'Eau à la Folie 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau de Kookai and L'Eau à la Folie smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Citruses, Green Notes, Fruity Notes and Flowers.

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

For summer, L'Eau de Kookai is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Eau de Kookai is the stronger pick. L'Eau à la Folie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

L'Eau de Kookai features Citruses, Green Notes, Spices, Musk and Fruity 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.