Fragrance comparison

L'Eau de Kookai vs Mediterranean Coast

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

L'Eau de Kookai

Kookai

4.3164 votes

Rank #26,095 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Mediterranean Coast

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1020 votes

Rank #20,440 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterranean Coast takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Eau de Kookai
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
Mediterranean Coast
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Eau de Kookai2/5

Mediterranean Coast3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau de KookaiKookai

Mediterranean CoastAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 17%Had 58%Want 25%

4.10/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

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

40%Love

35%Like

20%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMediterranean Coast

SillageL'Eau de Kookai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value59

Category winnerMediterranean CoastBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh86%

green72%

warm spicy58%

fruity44%

musky30%

citrus100%

marine92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match56%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

Notes

CitrusesSea waterFruitsHerbal NotesSpicesFlowers

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spices 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall36

Winter14

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMediterranean CoastHigher 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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Mediterranean Coast is a bright citrus-marine scent with salty sea air, fresh fruit, herbs and soft florals over a clean aromatic base. It usually reads breezy, casual and easy to wear, especially in warm weather. Reviews suggest a pleasant, inoffensive summer profile with solid longevity for this style, but opinions …

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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 Mediterranean Coast?

Mediterranean Coast takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Eau de Kookai is rated 4.31/5 from 64 votes; Mediterranean Coast is rated 4.10/5 from 20 votes. Choose L'Eau de Kookai for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose Mediterranean Coast for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau de Kookai or Mediterranean Coast?

Mediterranean Coast lasts longest (Mediterranean Coast 69/100, L'Eau de Kookai 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau de Kookai or Mediterranean Coast?

L'Eau de Kookai projects furthest (L'Eau de Kookai 63/100, Mediterranean Coast 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau de Kookai and Mediterranean Coast smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices and Flowers.

Is L'Eau de Kookai or Mediterranean Coast better for summer or winter?

Mediterranean Coast suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau de Kookai and Mediterranean Coast?

L'Eau de Kookai features Citruses, Green Notes, Spices, Musk and Fruity Notes. Mediterranean Coast features Citruses, Sea water, Fruits, Herbal Notes and Spices.