Fragrance comparison

l'Herbe Rouge vs Eau Fresh

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

3 wins

l'Herbe Rouge

Ayala Moriel

4.3511 votes

Rank #31,505 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Eau Fresh

Jacques Bogart

3.8075 votes

Rank #12,528 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

l'Herbe Rouge takes 3 of 4 categories.

l'Herbe Rouge
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

l'Herbe Rouge3/4

Eau Fresh1/4

Ratings & consensus: l'Herbe Rouge
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: l'Herbe Rouge
Sillage & projection: l'Herbe Rouge
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Fresh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

l'Herbe RougeAyala Moriel

Eau FreshJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 86%

3.80/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

Category winnerl'Herbe RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevityl'Herbe Rouge

Sillagel'Herbe Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

earthy70%

lavender60%

green50%

aromatic100%

woody88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

white floral42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Juniper BerriesLavenderGeraniumVetyverCloveHayoak mossOrange

No top / heart / base split published

Top

TarragonGrapefruitAmalfi LemonPineappleMandarin OrangeAniseGalbanum

Heart

GeraniumLavenderJasmineRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegCoriander

Base

PineVetyveroak mossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Geranium, Vetyver and oak moss. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring87

Summer100

Fall37

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#12,528

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerEau FreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

l'Herbe Rouge reads as a dry, aromatic fougere built around juniper, lavender, herbs, hay, oakmoss and vetiver, with clove adding a soft spicy edge. The impression is balanced rather than loud. It suits someone who likes green, herbal perfumes with a natural feel and a mossy, earthy dry-down. Carnation is part of the …

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Eau Fresh by Jacques Bogart is an aromatic green fragrance released in 1993. It features a bright opening of grapefruit and lemon, quickly transitioning into a crisp heart of lavender and rosemary. The base of pine and vetiver provides a clean, classic finish. This scent is an excellent choice for casual spring and su…

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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'Herbe Rouge or Eau Fresh?

l'Herbe Rouge takes 3 of 4 categories. l'Herbe Rouge is rated 4.35/5 from 11 votes; Eau Fresh is rated 3.80/5 from 75 votes. Choose l'Herbe Rouge for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Fresh for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, l'Herbe Rouge or Eau Fresh?

l'Herbe Rouge lasts longest (l'Herbe Rouge 72/100, Eau Fresh 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, l'Herbe Rouge or Eau Fresh?

l'Herbe Rouge projects furthest (l'Herbe Rouge 61/100, Eau Fresh 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do l'Herbe Rouge and Eau Fresh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Geranium, Vetyver and oak moss.

Is l'Herbe Rouge or Eau Fresh better for summer or winter?

l'Herbe Rouge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in l'Herbe Rouge and Eau Fresh?

l'Herbe Rouge features Juniper Berries, Lavender, Geranium, Vetyver and Clove. Eau Fresh has top notes of Tarragon, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Pine, Vetyver, oak moss and Patchouli.