Fragrance comparison

L'Eau de Merzhin vs The Green Knight

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 293 ratings analysed

L'Eau de Merzhin

Anatole Lebreton

3.74288 votes

Rank #5,508 GreenEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

The Green Knight

Roxana Illuminated Perfume

4.605 votes

Rank #47,366 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

L'Eau de Merzhin
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Green Knight
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Eau de Merzhin2/4

The Green Knight2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau de MerzhinAnatole Lebreton

The Green KnightRoxana Illuminated Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 288 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 62%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

207 votes

80%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityThe Green Knight

SillageL'Eau de Merzhin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value75

Category winnerThe Green KnightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy90%

iris80%

mossy70%

powdery60%

herbal50%

woody100%

aromatic90%

balsamic80%

green70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both green and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HayGalbanumOrrisOakmossViolet LeafGrassAngelicaTonka BeanHawthornMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Woody NotesResinsJuniperEucalyptusMastic or LentisquePatchouliPetitgrainTansyViolet LeafCalamusOrrisVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrris and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for The Green Knight, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night69

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex74

Women17

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 41%Work 31%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,508

PerfumerAnatole Lebreton

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#47,366

PerfumerRoxana Villa

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Eau de MerzhinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau de Merzhin is a striking aromatic fougere that captures the untamed spirit of the French countryside. It opens with sharp, green galbanum and angelica, then softens into a heart of hay and powdery orris. Ideal for spring days, it behaves like a stroll through a damp, mossy meadow, offering a refreshing and deepl…

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The Green Knight by Roxana Illuminated Perfume smells like walking through an ancient, damp evergreen forest after a cold morning rain. Sharp crushed pine needles, crisp eucalyptus, and bitter green galbanum hit first, giving off an invigorating burst of mountain air. As the initial snap softens, rich mastic resin, ea…

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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 Merzhin or The Green Knight?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L'Eau de Merzhin is rated 3.74/5 from 288 votes; The Green Knight is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose L'Eau de Merzhin for a green and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Green Knight for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau de Merzhin or The Green Knight?

The Green Knight lasts longest (The Green Knight 90/100, L'Eau de Merzhin 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau de Merzhin or The Green Knight?

L'Eau de Merzhin projects furthest (L'Eau de Merzhin 63/100, The Green Knight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau de Merzhin and The Green Knight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and earthy accords. Common notes include Orris and Violet Leaf.

Is L'Eau de Merzhin or The Green Knight better for summer or winter?

The Green Knight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau de Merzhin and The Green Knight?

L'Eau de Merzhin features Hay, Galbanum, Orris, Oakmoss and Violet Leaf. The Green Knight features Woody Notes, Resins, Juniper, Eucalyptus and Mastic or Lentisque.