Fragrance comparison

Vert d'Eau vs Elvie Summer Magic

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 108 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vert d'Eau

Les Nereides

3.9431 votes

Rank #23,470 GreenAquatic

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Elvie Summer Magic

Oriflame

3.7077 votes

Rank #38,140 AquaticOzonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vert d'Eau takes 4 of 6 categories.

Vert d'Eau
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elvie Summer Magic
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Vert d'Eau4/6

Elvie Summer Magic2/6

Ratings & consensus: Vert d'Eau
Community sentiment: Vert d'Eau
Longevity: Elvie Summer Magic
Sillage & projection: Elvie Summer Magic
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Vert d'Eau
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vert d'Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vert d'EauLes Nereides

Elvie Summer MagicOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 21%Had 12%Want 67%

3.70/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 14%Had 47%Want 39%

Category winnerVert d'EauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

23%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerVert d'EauMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityElvie Summer Magic

SillageElvie Summer Magic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value65

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aquatic90%

ozonic80%

floral70%

honey60%

fresh50%

aquatic100%

ozonic86%

fruity72%

fresh58%

green44%

sweet30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aquatic, ozonic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green NotesCyclamenWatermelonHoneyMelon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

WatermelonMelonRaspberryBlack CurrantMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart

Water NotesGreen NotesVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Watermelon and Melon. Durations are only published for Vert d'Eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVert d'EauMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#38,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVert d'EauHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vert d'Eau by Les Nereides smells like snapping crisp green stems beside a cold freshwater pond on a sunny morning. The fragrance opens with an immediate splash of juicy watermelon and freshly torn green leaves, creating a clean, dewy atmosphere that feels instantly cooling. As the scent settles on skin, soft cyclamen…

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Oriflame Elvie Summer Magic opens with a spray of juicy watermelon, sliced melon, and tart black currant. A splash of pink pepper adds a crisp spark to the top notes, making the fruit feel bright rather than syrupy during warm July afternoons. As the initial fruitiness softens, water notes and green leaves merge with…

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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, Vert d'Eau or Elvie Summer Magic?

Vert d'Eau takes 4 of 6 categories. Vert d'Eau is rated 3.94/5 from 31 votes; Elvie Summer Magic is rated 3.70/5 from 77 votes. Choose Vert d'Eau for a green and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elvie Summer Magic for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vert d'Eau or Elvie Summer Magic?

Elvie Summer Magic lasts longest (Elvie Summer Magic 62/100, Vert d'Eau 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vert d'Eau or Elvie Summer Magic?

Elvie Summer Magic projects furthest (Elvie Summer Magic 51/100, Vert d'Eau 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vert d'Eau and Elvie Summer Magic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, ozonic and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Watermelon and Melon.

Is Vert d'Eau or Elvie Summer Magic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vert d'Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Vert d'Eau is the stronger pick. Vert d'Eau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vert d'Eau and Elvie Summer Magic?

Vert d'Eau features Green Notes, Cyclamen, Watermelon, Honey and Melon. Elvie Summer Magic has top notes of Watermelon, Melon, Raspberry and Black Currant, heart notes of Water Notes, Green Notes, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.