Fragrance comparison

L'Eau Froide vs The Jewel of Ocean

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,433 ratings analysed

L'Eau Froide

Serge Lutens · 2011

3.731,424 votes

Rank #4,293 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Jewel of Ocean

Anfar London

4.119 votes

Rank #51,349 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Jewel of Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

L'Eau Froide1/4

The Jewel of Ocean3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Jewel of Ocean
Sillage & projection: The Jewel of Ocean
Value for money: The Jewel of Ocean
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

The Jewel of OceanAnfar London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 1,424 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 72%

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

67%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityThe Jewel of Ocean

SillageThe Jewel of Ocean

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value69

Category winnerThe Jewel of OceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

green77%

marine69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

green69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

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

AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint

Heart

Violet LeafPineappleGeraniumSageApple

Base

AmbergrisVetiverIncenseCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Incense, 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex67

Women13

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,293

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched2011

Reviews96

Overall rank#51,349

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

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 …

Reviews →

The Jewel of Ocean opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, crisp mint, and prickly ginger that fizzes on warm skin. Bright aldehydes lift the initial spray, giving the citrus top notes an airy sheen during humid summer mornings. As the fragrance settles, violet leaf and tart green apple create a cool, aromatic heart al…

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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 The Jewel of Ocean?

The Jewel of Ocean takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Eau Froide is rated 3.73/5 from 1,424 votes; The Jewel of Ocean is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose L'Eau Froide for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Jewel of Ocean for a fresh 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 The Jewel of Ocean?

The Jewel of Ocean lasts longest (The Jewel of Ocean 80/100, L'Eau Froide 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau Froide or The Jewel of Ocean?

The Jewel of Ocean projects furthest (The Jewel of Ocean 59/100, L'Eau Froide 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau Froide and The Jewel of Ocean smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Incense, Ginger and Vetiver.

Is L'Eau Froide or The Jewel of Ocean better for summer or winter?

The Jewel of Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau Froide and The Jewel of Ocean?

L'Eau Froide features Sea water, Mint, Incense, Olibanum and Ginger. The Jewel of Ocean has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Pineapple, Geranium and Sage, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Incense and Cedar.