Menthe Froide vs Un Jour d'Ete
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Menthe Froide takes 4 of 5 categories.
Menthe FroideChoose it for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Un Jour d'EteChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Menthe Froide4/5
Un Jour d'Ete1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Un Jour d'Ete
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Menthe Froide
- Sillage & projection
- Menthe Froide
- Value for money
- Menthe Froide
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Menthe Froide
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Menthe FroideAura PerfumeUn Jour d'EteKeiko MecheriWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%
4.01/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
Category winnerUn Jour d'EteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
35%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
39%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
99 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMenthe Froide
SillageMenthe Froide
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMenthe FroideBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
fresh69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
amber92%
coconut84%
white floral77%
floral69%
animalic61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotAldehydesPetitgrainTangerinePink PepperLemon
Heart
PeppermintMintIceLavenderCaraway
Base
AmbroxanAmbergrisVetiverOakmossMuskKyara IncenseSandalwood
Notes
AmbergrisCoconutBergamotJasmineTangerineLemonWhite MuskFloral NotesPetitgrainWoodsy NotesGreen Notes
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Tangerine and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer100
Fall40
Winter10
Day100
Night38
Spring66
Summer100
Fall50
Winter19
Day100
Night29
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,939
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews48
Overall rank#33,003
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMenthe FroideHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMenthe Froide is a striking aromatic green scent that prioritizes crispness above all. Built around a core of peppermint and icy accords, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and aldehydes before settling into a steady, bracing minty heart. It is a refreshing choice for high-heat summer days, grounding its volatile…
Reviews →Keiko Mecheri Un Jour d'Ete begins with a burst of zesty bergamot and sweet tangerine, recalling a sunny afternoon on the Mediterranean coast. As the bright citrus elements soften, a warm blend of coconut and jasmine emerges on the skin, creating a breezy, sun-baked feeling. The dry-down relies on clean white musk and…
Reviews →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, Menthe Froide or Un Jour d'Ete?
Menthe Froide takes 4 of 5 categories. Menthe Froide is rated 3.93/5 from 105 votes; Un Jour d'Ete is rated 4.01/5 from 99 votes. Choose Menthe Froide for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Un Jour d'Ete for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Menthe Froide or Un Jour d'Ete?
Menthe Froide lasts longest (Menthe Froide 81/100, Un Jour d'Ete 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Menthe Froide or Un Jour d'Ete?
Menthe Froide projects furthest (Menthe Froide 74/100, Un Jour d'Ete 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Menthe Froide and Un Jour d'Ete smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Tangerine and Lemon.
Is Menthe Froide or Un Jour d'Ete better for summer or winter?
Menthe Froide suits daytime wear; Un Jour d'Ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Menthe Froide and Un Jour d'Ete?
Menthe Froide has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Petitgrain and Tangerine, heart notes of Peppermint, Mint, Ice and Lavender, a base of Ambroxan, Ambergris, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Un Jour d'Ete features Ambergris, Coconut, Bergamot, Jasmine and Tangerine.
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