Fragrance comparison

Les Nuits D'Izu vs Slate Eau Fraiche

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

5 wins

Les Nuits D'Izu

Keiko Mecheri

3.93122 votes

Rank #30,186 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Slate Eau Fraiche

Banana Republic

3.5338 votes

Rank #30,147 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les Nuits D'Izu takes 5 of 7 categories.

Les Nuits D'Izu
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Slate Eau Fraiche
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Les Nuits D'Izu5/7

Slate Eau Fraiche2/7

Ratings & consensus: Les Nuits D'Izu
Community sentiment: Les Nuits D'Izu
Longevity: Les Nuits D'Izu
Sillage & projection: Les Nuits D'Izu
Value for money: Les Nuits D'Izu
Versatility: Slate Eau Fraiche
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Slate Eau Fraiche

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Nuits D'IzuKeiko Mecheri

Slate Eau FraicheBanana Republic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

3.53/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 28%Had 19%Want 53%

Category winnerLes Nuits D'IzuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

18%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

26%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerLes Nuits D'IzuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLes Nuits D'Izu

SillageLes Nuits D'Izu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value33

Category winnerLes Nuits D'IzuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

mossy61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

YuzuJasmineRoseHinoki Woodoak mossMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

YuzuSea waterCucumberWoodsy NotesSeaweedWater LilyCorianderoak moss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYuzu 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring76

Summer100

Fall47

Winter29

Day100

Night25

Category winnerSlate Eau FraicheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSlate Eau FraicheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Nuits D'Izu opens with a bright splash of yuzu, bringing a tart, sparkling energy that immediately commands attention. As it settles on skin, the initial citrus bite softens into a delicate floral heart dominated by rose japonica and clean jasmine, backed by the subtle warmth of hinoki wood. It feels like a cool b…

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Banana Republic Slate Eau Fraiche opens with a splash of sour yuzu and watery cucumber, delivering an immediate cooling effect. As the fragrance settles, salty marine notes and seaweed emerge, introducing a coastal atmosphere that prevents the green elements from feeling overly grassy. A quiet woody base and oak moss …

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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, Les Nuits D'Izu or Slate Eau Fraiche?

Les Nuits D'Izu takes 5 of 7 categories. Les Nuits D'Izu is rated 3.93/5 from 122 votes; Slate Eau Fraiche is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes. Choose Les Nuits D'Izu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Slate Eau Fraiche for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Nuits D'Izu or Slate Eau Fraiche?

Les Nuits D'Izu lasts longest (Les Nuits D'Izu 66/100, Slate Eau Fraiche 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Nuits D'Izu or Slate Eau Fraiche?

Les Nuits D'Izu projects furthest (Les Nuits D'Izu 64/100, Slate Eau Fraiche 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Nuits D'Izu and Slate Eau Fraiche smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Yuzu and oak moss.

Is Les Nuits D'Izu or Slate Eau Fraiche better for summer or winter?

For summer, Slate Eau Fraiche is the stronger pick. For winter, Slate Eau Fraiche is the stronger pick. Slate Eau Fraiche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Nuits D'Izu and Slate Eau Fraiche?

Les Nuits D'Izu features Yuzu, Jasmine, Rose, Hinoki Wood and oak moss. Slate Eau Fraiche features Yuzu, Sea water, Cucumber, Woodsy Notes and Seaweed.