Fragrance comparison

L'Eau par vs White Silk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,833 ratings analysed

L'Eau par

Kenzo

3.888,775 votes

Rank #30,003 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

White Silk

Jovan

3.6258 votes

Rank #11,555 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Silk takes 3 of 4 categories.

L'Eau par
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
White Silk
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

L'Eau par1/4

White Silk3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau parKenzo

White SilkJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 8,775 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 21%Had 11%Want 68%

Category winnerL'Eau parRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

8,775 votes

25%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityWhite Silk

SillageWhite Silk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

aquatic77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

floral100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

musky77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ReedMintGreen LilacMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart

Water LilyPepperVioletWhite PeachAmaryllisRose

Base

CedarWhite MuskVanilla

Top

White PeachMandarin Orange

Heart

OrchidWater LilyJasmine

Base

White MuskAmberPrecious Woods

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Water Lily, White Peach and White 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

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex24

Women73

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,003

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerWhite SilkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Opening with crisp mint and aquatic reed, L'Eau par Kenzo by Kenzo delivers an airy aquatic floral experience for warm weather. Soft water lily and green lilac form its clean heart, while white peach adds a subtle, non-sticky sweetness. A light base of cedar and white musk keeps the scent grounded and cool on warm ski…

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White Silk by Jovan brings a clean, budget-friendly option to the floral musk category. The fragrance starts with juicy white peach and sharp mandarin orange, then shifts into water lily and jasmine. A warm base of white musk and amber hugs the skin. It suits casual spring daytime wear and offers an uncomplicated, fre…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Eau par or White Silk?

White Silk takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Eau par is rated 3.88/5 from 8,775 votes; White Silk is rated 3.62/5 from 58 votes. Choose L'Eau par for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose White Silk for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau par or White Silk?

White Silk lasts longest (White Silk 72/100, L'Eau par 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau par or White Silk?

White Silk projects furthest (White Silk 63/100, L'Eau par 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau par and White Silk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Water Lily, White Peach and White Musk.

Is L'Eau par or White Silk better for summer or winter?

White Silk suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau par and White Silk?

L'Eau par has top notes of Reed, Mint, Green Lilac and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Pepper, Violet and White Peach, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Vanilla. White Silk has top notes of White Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Water Lily and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Amber and Precious Woods.