Fragrance comparison

L'Eau de Kookai vs Les Alizes

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

5 wins

L'Eau de Kookai

Kookai

4.3164 votes

Rank #26,100 CitrusFresh

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63%scent match

Closely related

Les Alizes

Ligne St. Barth

3.3517 votes

Rank #52,526 GreenAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau de Kookai takes 5 of 5 categories.

L'Eau de Kookai
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
Les Alizes
Choose it for a green and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Eau de Kookai5/5

Les Alizes0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau de KookaiKookai

Les AlizesLigne St. Barth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 17%Had 58%Want 25%

3.35/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

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

24%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

29%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityL'Eau de Kookai

SillageL'Eau de Kookai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value40

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%

green100%

amber90%

citrus80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

fresh50%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, green and fresh

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

Notes

Green NotesCitrusesPalisander RosewoodSpicesAmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Green Notes, Spices and Musk. Durations are only published for Les Alizes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

Casual 44%Work 33%Date 14%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,100

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,526

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerL'Eau de KookaiHigher 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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Les Alizes by Ligne St. Barth smells like standing on an island bluff as cool morning trade winds sweep through coastal trees. It opens with a splash of zesty citruses and freshly crushed green leaves that feel like washing your face with crisp botanical tonic. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk greenery settles into s…

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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 Les Alizes?

L'Eau de Kookai takes 5 of 5 categories. L'Eau de Kookai is rated 4.31/5 from 64 votes; Les Alizes is rated 3.35/5 from 17 votes. Choose L'Eau de Kookai for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose Les Alizes for a green and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau de Kookai or Les Alizes?

L'Eau de Kookai lasts longest (L'Eau de Kookai 59/100, Les Alizes 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau de Kookai or Les Alizes?

L'Eau de Kookai projects furthest (L'Eau de Kookai 63/100, Les Alizes 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau de Kookai and Les Alizes smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Green Notes, Spices and Musk.

Is L'Eau de Kookai or Les Alizes better for summer or winter?

Les Alizes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau de Kookai and Les Alizes?

L'Eau de Kookai features Citruses, Green Notes, Spices, Musk and Fruity Notes. Les Alizes features Green Notes, Citruses, Palisander Rosewood, Spices and Amber.