Fragrance comparison

L’Eau vs Imperia by Rowan Row

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,917 ratings analysed

L’Eau

Serge Lutens · 2009

3.701,888 votes

Rank #2,953 CitrusAromatic

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48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Imperia by Rowan Row

Memoize London

4.4529 votes

Rank #17,870 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imperia by Rowan Row takes 4 of 7 categories.

L’Eau
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Imperia by Rowan Row
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L’Eau3/7

Imperia by Rowan Row4/7

Ratings & consensus: Imperia by Rowan Row
Community sentiment: Imperia by Rowan Row
Longevity: Imperia by Rowan Row
Sillage & projection: Imperia by Rowan Row
Value for money: L’Eau
Versatility: L’Eau
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

Imperia by Rowan RowMemoize London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 1,888 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.45/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

Category winnerImperia by Rowan RowRating 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

55%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerImperia by Rowan RowMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityImperia by Rowan Row

SillageImperia by Rowan Row

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value35

Category winnerL’EauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

aldehydic77%

green69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

mossy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and green

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

CitrusesLemonGreen Notes

Heart

LavenderMintClary Sage

Base

MossAmberLeatherWoodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Mint, Musk and Clary Sage. 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

Spring100

Summer80

Fall47

Winter20

Day100

Night8

Category winnerL’EauMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

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#17,870

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Imperia by Rowan Row opens with a crisp burst of tart lemon, crushed green notes, and zesty citruses. As the initial brightness settles, cooling mint and aromatic lavender emerge alongside clary sage, giving the scent a clean barbershop structure. The base rests close to skin with earthy moss, soft amber, smooth leath…

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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 Imperia by Rowan Row?

Imperia by Rowan Row takes 4 of 7 categories. L’Eau is rated 3.70/5 from 1,888 votes; Imperia by Rowan Row is rated 4.45/5 from 29 votes. Choose L’Eau for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Imperia by Rowan Row for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Eau or Imperia by Rowan Row?

They last about the same: Imperia by Rowan Row 64/100, L’Eau 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L’Eau or Imperia by Rowan Row?

Imperia by Rowan Row projects furthest (Imperia by Rowan Row 54/100, L’Eau 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Eau and Imperia by Rowan Row smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Citruses, Mint, Musk and Clary Sage.

Is L’Eau or Imperia by Rowan Row better for summer or winter?

For summer, L’Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, L’Eau is the stronger pick. L’Eau suits daytime wear; Imperia by Rowan Row suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Eau and Imperia by Rowan Row?

L’Eau features Aldehydes, Citruses, Mint, Musk and Clary Sage. Imperia by Rowan Row has top notes of Citruses, Lemon and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender, Mint and Clary Sage, a base of Moss, Amber, Leather and Woodsy Notes.