Fragrance comparison

Un Homme A La Mer vs Flamboyant

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 324 ratings analysed

3 wins

Un Homme A La Mer

Velvetvelo

4.5511 votes

Rank #44,348 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Flamboyant

Oriflame

3.77313 votes

Rank #11,389 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Homme A La Mer takes 3 of 5 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.
Flamboyant
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Un Homme A La Mer3/5

Flamboyant2/5

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: Flamboyant
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flamboyant

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Un Homme A La MerVelvetvelo

FlamboyantOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

3.77/ 5 · 313 votes

Have 51%Had 49%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

25%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

313 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityUn Homme A La Mer

SillageUn Homme A La Mer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerFlamboyantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aquatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

white floral42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

warm spicy72%

aromatic58%

woody44%

powdery30%

Scent match45%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

Top

OrangeAmalfi LemonGrapefruitLimeBergamot

Heart

PepperBay LeafCardamomNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodMuskoak mossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Pepper 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

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

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

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,389

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerFlamboyantHigher 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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Flamboyant by Oriflame opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and lime that immediately cuts through the air. Francoise Caron constructed this 2010 eau de toilette to transition rapidly from bright citrus into a heavy, aromatic heart dominated by crushed black pepper, cardamom, and bay leaf…

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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 Flamboyant?

Un Homme A La Mer takes 3 of 5 categories. Un Homme A La Mer is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes; Flamboyant is rated 3.77/5 from 313 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 Flamboyant for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

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

They last about the same: Un Homme A La Mer 60/100, Flamboyant 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Un Homme A La Mer projects furthest (Un Homme A La Mer 58/100, Flamboyant 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Un Homme A La Mer and Flamboyant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Pepper and Virginia Cedar.

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

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

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

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. Flamboyant has top notes of Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Pepper, Bay Leaf, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.