Fragrance comparison

L'Eau Froide vs #Energetic

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,425 ratings analysed

2 wins

L'Eau Froide

Serge Lutens · 2011

3.731,424 votes

Rank #4,293 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

#Energetic

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #54,401 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau Froide takes 2 of 3 categories.

L'Eau Froide
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
#Energetic
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Eau Froide2/3

#Energetic1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau FroideSerge Lutens

#EnergeticThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 1,424 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

39%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

168 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageL'Eau Froide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value75

Category winner#EnergeticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

green77%

marine69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

musky69%

green61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sea waterMintIncenseOlibanumGingerVetiverMuskPepper

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Juniper BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitPineappleLabdanumOakmossVetiverIncensePepperNutmegMelonCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Vetiver and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex67

Women13

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,293

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched2011

Reviews96

Overall rank#54,401

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Eau FroideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau Froide by Serge Lutens is a bracing unisex scent that defies traditional aquatic conventions. It balances sharp, cooling mint with resinous olibanum and incense, creating a crisp, clean aesthetic. Perfect for intense summer heat or high-humidity days, it offers an invigorating experience that feels both glacial …

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#Energetic by The Dua Brand is a Citrus fragrance for men. #Energetic was launched in 2021. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

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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 Froide or #Energetic?

L'Eau Froide takes 2 of 3 categories. L'Eau Froide is rated 3.73/5 from 1,424 votes; #Energetic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose L'Eau Froide for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose #Energetic for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, L'Eau Froide or #Energetic?

L'Eau Froide projects furthest (L'Eau Froide 55/100, #Energetic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau Froide and #Energetic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Vetiver and Pepper.

Is L'Eau Froide or #Energetic better for summer or winter?

#Energetic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau Froide and #Energetic?

L'Eau Froide features Sea water, Mint, Incense, Olibanum and Ginger. #Energetic features Juniper Berries, Sandalwood, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Labdanum.