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Vaara vs L'Eau de Chloe

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

Updated 4,958 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vaara takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Vaara

    Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • L'Eau de Chloe

    Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vaara4/7
L'Eau de Chloe3/7
Ratings & consensus
L'Eau de Chloe
Community sentiment
Vaara
Longevity
Vaara
Sillage & projection
Vaara
Value for money
L'Eau de Chloe
Versatility
L'Eau de Chloe
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vaara

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
VaaraPenhaligon's
L'Eau de ChloeChloé
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.80/ 5 · 1,352 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
3.90/ 5 · 3,606 votes
Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%
Category winnerL'Eau de ChloeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
50%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

1,115 votes

34%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

3,606 votes

Category winnerVaaraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityVaara

SillageVaara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value50
Category winnerL'Eau de ChloeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
rose92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
rose92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
QuinceRose WaterSaffronCorianderCarrot Seeds
Heart
RosePeonyFreesiaMagnolia
Base
HoneyWhite MuskCedarSandalwoodBenzoinTonka Bean
Top30 to 45 minutes
CitronGrapefruitBergamotAldehydesPeach
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseRose WaterVioletPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaMagnoliaJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
PatchouliCedarOakmossWhite MuskAmberLabdanum
InformationalShared notesRose Water, Rose, Peony and Freesia. Durations are only published for L'Eau de Chloe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer77
Fall27
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Category winnerL'Eau de ChloeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex24
Women75
Men2
Unisex11
Women87
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,532

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#32,341

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVaaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vaara opens as a juicy quince and rose scent with saffron, coriander, and carrot seed giving it a dry, lightly spiced edge. It starts bright and plush, then settles into a creamy floral musk with sandalwood, honey, and soft powder. It suits shoppers who want a refined rose that feels polished, feminine-leaning, and a …

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L'Eau de Chloe by Chloé reimagines the brand's signature floral character as a crisp, green chypre built for bright daytime wear. It opens with an invigorating splash of citron, grapefruit, and sparkling aldehydes that feels like cold citrus water on a warm morning. As the sharp citrus settles, dewy rose water and peo…

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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, Vaara or L'Eau de Chloe?

Vaara takes 4 of 7 categories. Vaara is rated 3.80/5 from 1,352 votes; L'Eau de Chloe is rated 3.90/5 from 3,606 votes. Choose Vaara for a floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose L'Eau de Chloe for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vaara or L'Eau de Chloe?

Vaara lasts longest (Vaara 66/100, L'Eau de Chloe 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vaara or L'Eau de Chloe?

Vaara projects furthest (Vaara 58/100, L'Eau de Chloe 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vaara and L'Eau de Chloe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include Rose Water, Rose, Peony and Freesia.

Is Vaara or L'Eau de Chloe better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Eau de Chloe is the stronger pick. For winter, Vaara is the stronger pick. L'Eau de Chloe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vaara and L'Eau de Chloe?

Vaara has top notes of Quince, Rose Water, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Honey, White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. L'Eau de Chloe has top notes of Citron, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Rose Water, Violet and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Oakmoss and White Musk.

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