Fragrance comparison

L'Eau à la Folie vs On Men Red

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

3 wins

L'Eau à la Folie

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.8066 votes

Rank #17,568 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

On Men Red

Eudora

3.8222 votes

Rank #54,968 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau à la Folie takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Eau à la Folie
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
On Men Red
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

L'Eau à la Folie3/5

On Men Red2/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau à la Folie
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Eau à la Folie
Sillage & projection: On Men Red
Value for money: On Men Red
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau à la Folie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau à la FolieNicolai Parfumeur Createur

On Men RedEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

3.82/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 34%Had 36%Want 30%

Category winnerL'Eau à la FolieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

18%Love

59%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityL'Eau à la Folie

SillageOn Men Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value71

Category winnerOn Men RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

fruity60%

woody50%

warm spicy100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

woody48%

fresh30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity, fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MojitoCitrusesGingerFlowers

Heart

Green NotesFruity NotesJasmine

Base

Woody Notes

Top20-30 mins

Fruity NotesGinger

Heart2-3 hrs

Spicy Notes

Base5-7 hrs

Woody Notes

InformationalShared notesGinger, Fruity Notes and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for On Men Red, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer100

Fall10

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Spring75

Summer42

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men71

Unisex14

Women14

Date 34%Party 27%Casual 22%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,568

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#54,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Eau à la FolieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau à la Folie by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a bright, refreshing unisex scent that captures the essence of a summer cocktail. Built around notes of mojito, ginger, and citrus, it provides a crisp, energizing profile for warm weather. It is a light, natural-feeling option for those who enjoy green, fruity composi…

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Eudora On Men Red brings a lively kick of ginger and candied fruity notes over a warm spicy heart and smooth woody base. It hits the skin with an energetic burst of fresh root spice before mellowing into comforting cinnamon and clove warmth. As the initial sweetness eases, dry cedar and clean timber notes step forward…

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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 à la Folie or On Men Red?

L'Eau à la Folie takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Eau à la Folie is rated 3.80/5 from 66 votes; On Men Red is rated 3.82/5 from 22 votes. Choose L'Eau à la Folie for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose On Men Red for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau à la Folie or On Men Red?

L'Eau à la Folie lasts longest (L'Eau à la Folie 58/100, On Men Red 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau à la Folie or On Men Red?

On Men Red projects furthest (On Men Red 56/100, L'Eau à la Folie 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau à la Folie and On Men Red smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Fruity Notes and Woody Notes.

Is L'Eau à la Folie or On Men Red better for summer or winter?

L'Eau à la Folie suits daytime wear; On Men Red suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau à la Folie and On Men Red?

L'Eau à la Folie has top notes of Mojito, Citruses, Ginger and Flowers, heart notes of Green Notes, Fruity Notes and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes. On Men Red has top notes of Fruity Notes and Ginger, heart notes of Spicy Notes, a base of Woody Notes.