Fragrance comparison

Parole d'Eau vs Green Clover and Aloe

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 639 ratings analysed

3 wins

Parole d'Eau

Serge Lutens

3.80624 votes

Rank #4,746 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Green Clover and Aloe

Bath & Body Works

4.3315 votes

Rank #37,558 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parole d'Eau takes 3 of 5 categories.

Parole d'Eau
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Green Clover and Aloe
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Parole d'Eau3/5

Green Clover and Aloe2/5

Ratings & consensus: Green Clover and Aloe
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Parole d'Eau
Sillage & projection: Parole d'Eau
Value for money: Green Clover and Aloe
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parole d'Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Parole d'EauSerge Lutens

Green Clover and AloeBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 624 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 16%Had 29%Want 55%

Category winnerGreen Clover and AloeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

480 votes

47%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityParole d'Eau

SillageParole d'Eau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGreen Clover and AloeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

camphor65%

musky53%

conifer42%

green100%

woody90%

aquatic80%

floral70%

fresh60%

citrus50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

EucalyptusPine needlesCitrusesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Aloe VeraCitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

Water LilyJasmineEucalyptus

Base

MuskExotic Woods

InformationalShared notesEucalyptus, Citruses and Musk. 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

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex74

Women6

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews109

Overall rank#37,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParole d'EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parole d'Eau is an unconventional aquatic scent from the Matin Lutens collection. It strips away traditional sweetness, focusing instead on the bracing clarity of eucalyptus, crisp pine needles, and a cold musk. This fragrance offers a stark, meditative alternative to typical summer scents, prioritizing a clean, minim…

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Green Clover and Aloe by Bath & Body Works is a clean, refreshing daily fragrance built around crisp greens and watery florals. Launched in 2001, this bright spray captures the feel of a cool morning garden. It suits casual spring days when you want a simple, refreshing scent that mimics clean air.

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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, Parole d'Eau or Green Clover and Aloe?

Parole d'Eau takes 3 of 5 categories. Parole d'Eau is rated 3.80/5 from 624 votes; Green Clover and Aloe is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes. Choose Parole d'Eau for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Green Clover and Aloe for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parole d'Eau or Green Clover and Aloe?

Parole d'Eau lasts longest (Parole d'Eau 64/100, Green Clover and Aloe 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parole d'Eau or Green Clover and Aloe?

Projection is very close: Parole d'Eau 51/100, Green Clover and Aloe 50/100 for sillage.

Do Parole d'Eau and Green Clover and Aloe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Eucalyptus, Citruses and Musk.

Is Parole d'Eau or Green Clover and Aloe better for summer or winter?

Green Clover and Aloe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parole d'Eau and Green Clover and Aloe?

Parole d'Eau features Eucalyptus, Pine needles, Citruses and Musk. Green Clover and Aloe has top notes of Aloe Vera, Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Water Lily, Jasmine and Eucalyptus, a base of Musk and Exotic Woods.