Fragrance comparison

L'Eau Froide vs Perennial

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,454 ratings analysed

L'Eau Froide

Serge Lutens · 2011

3.731,424 votes

Rank #4,293 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Perennial

Amer Perfumes

4.2030 votes

Rank #25,101 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perennial takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Eau Froide
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Perennial
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

L'Eau Froide2/5

Perennial3/5

Ratings & consensus: Perennial
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Perennial
Sillage & projection: Perennial
Value for money: L'Eau Froide
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

PerennialAmer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 1,424 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerPerennialRating 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

75%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityPerennial

SillagePerennial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value41

Category winnerL'Eau FroideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

green77%

marine69%

warm spicy61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

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

MintBergamotLemonCorianderOlibanumGinger

Heart

Green TeaViolet LeafJasmineGardeniaCardamomGalbanum

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodAmbergrisLeatherTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Olibanum, Ginger and Vetiver. 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–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall78

Winter67

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex67

Women13

Men58

Unisex42

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,293

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched2011

Reviews96

Overall rank#25,101

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Perennial by Amer Perfumes is a Floral Green fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Perennial was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Amer Alradhi. Top notes are Mint, Bergamot, Lemon, Coriander, Olibanum and Ginger; middle notes are Mint, Green Tea, Violet Leaf, Jasmine, Gardenia, Carda…

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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 Perennial?

Perennial takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Eau Froide is rated 3.73/5 from 1,424 votes; Perennial is rated 4.20/5 from 30 votes. Choose L'Eau Froide for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Perennial for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau Froide or Perennial?

Perennial lasts longest (Perennial 84/100, L'Eau Froide 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau Froide or Perennial?

Perennial projects furthest (Perennial 75/100, L'Eau Froide 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau Froide and Perennial smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Olibanum, Ginger and Vetiver.

Is L'Eau Froide or Perennial better for summer or winter?

Perennial suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau Froide and Perennial?

L'Eau Froide features Sea water, Mint, Incense, Olibanum and Ginger. Perennial has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Green Tea, Violet Leaf, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Ambergris.