Fragrance comparison

Un Homme A La Mer vs Eau nacree

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

Un Homme A La Mer

Velvetvelo

4.5511 votes

Rank #44,348 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Eau nacree

Jardin de France

4.002 votes

Rank #58,791 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Homme A La Mer takes 2 of 2 categories.

Un Homme A La Mer
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau nacree
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Un Homme A La Mer2/2

Eau nacree0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Un Homme A La Mer
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Un Homme A La Mer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Un Homme A La MerVelvetvelo

Eau nacreeJardin de France

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUn Homme A La Mer

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aquatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

white floral42%

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

aquatic65%

woody53%

fresh42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aquatic, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeWater NotesGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperWhite FlowersJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia Cedar

Top

Water NotesGalbanum

Heart

LilyJasmineTuberoseRoseCyclamenPepper

Base

Virginia CedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesWater Notes, Pepper, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Un Homme A La Mer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall83

Winter33

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,791

PerfumerExpressions Parfumees Grasse

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUn Homme A La MerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Un Homme A La Mer by Velvetvelo rethinks aquatic fragrance by skipping traditional perfumer alcohol completely. Instead, this water-based emulsion sprays on like a cooling mist, delivering an instant rush of cold lime juice, sparkling water accords, and crisp grated ginger. As the initial liquid sheen absorbs into ski…

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Eau nacree opens with a crisp burst of water notes and bitter galbanum, creating a wet, stem-like green impression on first spray. As the splash settles, a rich white floral bouquet of tuberose, lily, and jasmine takes over, sharpened slightly by a pinch of black pepper. The base grounds the heavy petals in dry Virgin…

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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, Un Homme A La Mer or Eau nacree?

Un Homme A La Mer takes 2 of 2 categories. Un Homme A La Mer is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes; Eau nacree is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Un Homme A La Mer for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau nacree for a white floral and tuberose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Un Homme A La Mer or Eau nacree?

Un Homme A La Mer lasts longest (Un Homme A La Mer 60/100, Eau nacree 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Un Homme A La Mer and Eau nacree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Water Notes, Pepper, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar.

Is Un Homme A La Mer or Eau nacree better for summer or winter?

Un Homme A La Mer suits daytime wear; Eau nacree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Un Homme A La Mer and Eau nacree?

Un Homme A La Mer has top notes of Lime, Water Notes and Ginger, heart notes of Pepper, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar. Eau nacree has top notes of Water Notes and Galbanum, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Virginia Cedar and Vanilla.