Hydra (Ilias Ermenidis)
Contes de ParfumsEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Hydra (Ilias Ermenidis) vs. Guiding Water
Is Hydra (Ilias Ermenidis) better than Guiding Water?
Guiding Water rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Hydra (Ilias Ermenidis) projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
WatermelonAquatic NotesJasmineWhite Musk
aquaticfloralozonicwhite floral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Hydra (Ilias Ermenidis) and Guiding Water?
| Hydra (Ilias Ermenidis) | Guiding Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Ilias Ermenidis | Guillaume Flavigny |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Hydra (Ilias Ermenidis) and Guiding Water smell?
Hydra (Ilias Ermenidis)
Green
Aquatic
Floral
Ozonic
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Marine
White Floral
Guiding Water
Ozonic
Aquatic
Floral
White Floral
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hydra (Ilias Ermenidis) and Guiding Water share?
Top
WatermelonMintDried Fruits
Aquatic NotesOzonic NotesWatermelon
Heart
HyacinthJasmine
JasmineLotusCyclamen
Base
Aquatic NotesWhite Musk
LilyPink PepperWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
HyacinthJasmine
JasmineLilyLotusCyclamen
Aquatic Notes
Aquatic Notes
Aquatic NotesOzonic Notes
Fruity Notes
Watermelon
Watermelon
Musk
White Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Hydra (Ilias Ermenidis) and Guiding Water work?
Spring
Summer
Community taste
Which performs better, Hydra (Ilias Ermenidis) or Guiding Water?
| Hydra (Ilias Ermenidis) | Guiding Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Hydra (Ilias Ermenidis) and Guiding Water?
It's the perfume equivalent of a Greek island afternoon, no agenda, no urgency, just sun-warmed skin and salt on your lips. Some will want it to be louder, bolder, more. It isn't. And honestly?Hydra (Ilias Ermenidis)
The ozonic top is an invitation, not a statement. This is the fragrance for someone who doesn't need the room to know they've arrived. Moderate sillage, sure.Guiding Water
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