Fragrance comparison

Pub vs Eau Fresh

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pub

Revlon

4.0813 votes

Rank #23,340 PowderyVanilla

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Eau Fresh

Jacques Bogart

3.8075 votes

Rank #13,634 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pub takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pub
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Eau Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Pub3/5

Eau Fresh2/5

Ratings & consensus: Pub
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pub
Sillage & projection: Pub
Value for money: Eau Fresh
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

PubRevlon

Eau FreshJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%

3.80/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

Category winnerPubRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPub

SillagePub

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value60

Category winnerEau FreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

musky84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

woody88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

white floral42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumStar AniseAmalfi LemonTarragonBasil

Heart

HeliotropeLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillePatchoulioak moss

Top

TarragonGrapefruitAmalfi LemonPineappleMandarin OrangeAniseGalbanum

Heart

GeraniumLavenderJasmineRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegCoriander

Base

PineVetyveroak mossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Amalfi Lemon, Tarragon and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring87

Summer100

Fall37

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#13,634

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerEau FreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pub by Revlon is a classic woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered around a powdery musk and vanilla core. With sharp, bracing top notes of star anise and basil, it settles into a comforting heliotrope and lavender heart. Ideal for casual daily wear or autumn afternoons, this scent leans heavily into a retro, mascu…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pub or Eau Fresh?

Pub takes 3 of 5 categories. Pub is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Eau Fresh is rated 3.80/5 from 75 votes. Choose Pub for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Eau Fresh for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Pub or Eau Fresh?

They last about the same: Pub 68/100, Eau Fresh 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pub or Eau Fresh?

Pub projects furthest (Pub 69/100, Eau Fresh 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pub and Eau Fresh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Amalfi Lemon, Tarragon and Lavender.

Is Pub or Eau Fresh better for summer or winter?

Pub suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pub and Eau Fresh?

Pub has top notes of Geranium, Star Anise, Amalfi Lemon and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli. 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.