Fragrance comparison

White Silk vs L'Eau par

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,833 ratings analysed

3 wins

White Silk

Jovan

3.6258 votes

Rank #11,555 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

L'Eau par

Kenzo

3.888,775 votes

Rank #30,003 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Silk takes 3 of 4 categories.

White Silk
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
L'Eau par
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

White Silk3/4

L'Eau par1/4

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau par
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: White Silk
Sillage & projection: White Silk
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: White Silk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White SilkJovan

L'Eau parKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 21%Had 11%Want 68%

3.88/ 5 · 8,775 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

Category winnerL'Eau parRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

29%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

8,775 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityWhite Silk

SillageWhite Silk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

musky77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

aquatic77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White PeachMandarin Orange

Heart

OrchidWater LilyJasmine

Base

White MuskAmberPrecious Woods

Top

ReedMintGreen LilacMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart

Water LilyPepperVioletWhite PeachAmaryllisRose

Base

CedarWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesWhite Peach, Mandarin Orange, Water Lily and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men3

Unisex24

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#30,003

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite SilkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White Silk by Jovan brings a clean, budget-friendly option to the floral musk category. The fragrance starts with juicy white peach and sharp mandarin orange, then shifts into water lily and jasmine. A warm base of white musk and amber hugs the skin. It suits casual spring daytime wear and offers an uncomplicated, fre…

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Opening with crisp mint and aquatic reed, L'Eau par Kenzo by Kenzo delivers an airy aquatic floral experience for warm weather. Soft water lily and green lilac form its clean heart, while white peach adds a subtle, non-sticky sweetness. A light base of cedar and white musk keeps the scent grounded and cool on warm ski…

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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, White Silk or L'Eau par?

White Silk takes 3 of 4 categories. White Silk is rated 3.62/5 from 58 votes; L'Eau par is rated 3.88/5 from 8,775 votes. Choose White Silk for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose L'Eau par for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, White Silk or L'Eau par?

White Silk lasts longest (White Silk 72/100, L'Eau par 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Silk or L'Eau par?

White Silk projects furthest (White Silk 63/100, L'Eau par 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Silk and L'Eau par smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include White Peach, Mandarin Orange, Water Lily and White Musk.

Is White Silk or L'Eau par better for summer or winter?

White Silk suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Silk and L'Eau par?

White Silk has top notes of White Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Water Lily and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Amber and Precious Woods. L'Eau par has top notes of Reed, Mint, Green Lilac and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Pepper, Violet and White Peach, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Vanilla.