Fragrance comparison

L'Eau Froide vs Netter Mann

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,426 ratings analysed

L'Eau Froide

Serge Lutens · 2011

3.731,424 votes

Rank #4,293 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Netter Mann

Volga

5.002 votes

Rank #44,578 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Netter Mann takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

L'Eau Froide1/4

Netter Mann3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Netter Mann
Sillage & projection: Netter Mann
Value for money: Netter Mann
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

Netter MannVolga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 1,424 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNetter Mann

SillageNetter Mann

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNetter MannBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

green77%

marine69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match62%Closely related · 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

Top

CardamomAppleNeroliBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

LavenderSageCoconut WaterGardeniaGingerPepper

Base

CoffeeTonkaAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskIncense

InformationalShared notesIncense, Ginger, Vetiver and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex67

Women13

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,293

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched2011

Reviews96

Overall rank#44,578

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

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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Netter Mann opens crisp and spicy, with cardamom, bergamot and apple giving it a fresh green lift before lavender, sage and pepper take over. As it settles, coffee, tonka, amber and incense add warmth without stripping away the aromatic feel. It reads masculine, polished and slightly modern-classic. If you like spicy …

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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 Netter Mann?

Netter Mann takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Eau Froide is rated 3.73/5 from 1,424 votes; Netter Mann is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose L'Eau Froide for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Netter Mann for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau Froide or Netter Mann?

Netter Mann lasts longest (Netter Mann 70/100, L'Eau Froide 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau Froide or Netter Mann?

Netter Mann projects furthest (Netter Mann 63/100, L'Eau Froide 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau Froide and Netter Mann smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Ginger, Vetiver and Musk.

Is L'Eau Froide or Netter Mann better for summer or winter?

Netter Mann suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau Froide and Netter Mann?

L'Eau Froide features Sea water, Mint, Incense, Olibanum and Ginger. Netter Mann has top notes of Cardamom, Apple, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Coconut Water and Gardenia, a base of Coffee, Tonka, Amber and Vetiver.