Fragrance comparison

Un Homme A La Mer vs Erolfa

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,191 ratings analysed

4 wins

Un Homme A La Mer

Velvetvelo

4.5511 votes

Rank #44,348 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Erolfa

Creed

4.112,180 votes

Rank #24,899 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Homme A La Mer takes 4 of 6 categories.

Un Homme A La Mer
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Erolfa
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Un Homme A La Mer4/6

Erolfa2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Un Homme A La MerVelvetvelo

ErolfaCreed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

4.11/ 5 · 2,180 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerUn Homme A La MerRating 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

45%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

2,180 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityUn Homme A La Mer

SillageUn Homme A La Mer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value24

Category winnerUn Homme A La MerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aquatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

white floral42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy 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

Top20-30 mins

LimeBergamotMelonGreen NotesLemonVioletCaraway

Heart2-4 hrs

Herbal NotesPine TreeGingerPepperJasmineCyclamenNutmeg Flower

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisMuskSandalwoodOakmossCedar

Category winnerErolfaLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall83

Winter33

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

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

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,899

PerfumerOlivier Creed, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerErolfaHigher 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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Creed Erolfa opens with an immediate burst of tart lime, bright bergamot, and juicy honeydew melon, evoking the sensation of cool ocean air on a sunny morning. As the sharp citrus settle, green herbal notes and pine needles emerge to give the scent a brisk, natural coastal feel. The base settles into Creed's signature…

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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 Erolfa?

Un Homme A La Mer takes 4 of 6 categories. Un Homme A La Mer is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes; Erolfa is rated 4.11/5 from 2,180 votes. Choose Un Homme A La Mer for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Erolfa for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Un Homme A La Mer or Erolfa?

They last about the same: Un Homme A La Mer 60/100, Erolfa 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Un Homme A La Mer or Erolfa?

Un Homme A La Mer projects furthest (Un Homme A La Mer 58/100, Erolfa 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Un Homme A La Mer and Erolfa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Ginger, Pepper and Jasmine.

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

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

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

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. Erolfa has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Melon and Green Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Pine Tree, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.