Fragrance comparison

L’Eau vs 2 Astral Twin

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,930 ratings analysed

L’Eau

Serge Lutens · 2009

3.701,888 votes

Rank #2,953 CitrusAromatic

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28%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

2 Astral Twin

Spiritum

3.8842 votes

Rank #47,252 AromaticWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

2 Astral Twin takes 6 of 7 categories.

L’Eau
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
2 Astral Twin
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L’Eau1/7

2 Astral Twin6/7

Ratings & consensus: 2 Astral Twin
Community sentiment: 2 Astral Twin
Longevity: 2 Astral Twin
Sillage & projection: 2 Astral Twin
Value for money: 2 Astral Twin
Versatility: 2 Astral Twin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L’Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’EauSerge Lutens

2 Astral TwinSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 1,888 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

Category winner2 Astral TwinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

42%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

263 votes

31%Love

38%Like

24%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

Category winner2 Astral TwinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity2 Astral Twin

Sillage2 Astral Twin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value55

Category winner2 Astral TwinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

aldehydic77%

green69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesCitrusesMintMuskClary SageMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Ozonic notesAldehydesCardamomRosemaryCorianderOlibanumRose Oxide

Heart

IrisClary SageLilybelle®JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMagnolia

Base

MuskOakmossAmberPatchouliSandalwoodAlgaeMousse de Saxe

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Musk, Clary Sage and Magnolia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall38

Winter27

Day100

Night27

Spring73

Summer73

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night81

Category winner2 Astral TwinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Men55

Unisex40

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,953

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens

Launched2009

Reviews164

Overall rank#47,252

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL’EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Eau Serge Lutens is a masterpiece of minimalist perfumery. Designed as an anti-perfume, it leans into the sharp, cooling crispness of white mint, clean aldehydes, and citrus. It mimics the sensation of slipping into freshly laundered cotton sheets on a humid morning. This unisex fragrance provides a serene, unobtrus…

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2 Astral Twin by Spiritum opens with a rush of crisp mountain air, fizzy aldehydes, and crushed garden rosemary. It immediately feels clean, cool, and energizing, like stepping out into a brisk morning breeze after washing with herbal bath soap. Green cardamom and coriander seed add a gentle dry warmth that keeps the …

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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 or 2 Astral Twin?

2 Astral Twin takes 6 of 7 categories. L’Eau is rated 3.70/5 from 1,888 votes; 2 Astral Twin is rated 3.88/5 from 42 votes. Choose L’Eau for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 2 Astral Twin for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Eau or 2 Astral Twin?

2 Astral Twin lasts longest (2 Astral Twin 73/100, L’Eau 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Eau or 2 Astral Twin?

2 Astral Twin projects furthest (2 Astral Twin 54/100, L’Eau 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Eau and 2 Astral Twin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Musk, Clary Sage and Magnolia.

Is L’Eau or 2 Astral Twin better for summer or winter?

For summer, L’Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, 2 Astral Twin is the stronger pick. L’Eau suits daytime wear; 2 Astral Twin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Eau and 2 Astral Twin?

L’Eau features Aldehydes, Citruses, Mint, Musk and Clary Sage. 2 Astral Twin has top notes of Ozonic notes, Aldehydes, Cardamom and Rosemary, heart notes of Iris, Clary Sage, Lilybelle® and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Patchouli.