Fragrance comparison

1927 vs Elegance

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

1927

Floris

3.9372 votes

Rank #16,512 Yellow FloralPowdery

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32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #35,393 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegance takes 4 of 7 categories.

1927
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19273/7

Elegance4/7

Ratings & consensus: Elegance
Community sentiment: Elegance
Longevity: 1927
Sillage & projection: 1927
Value for money: Elegance
Versatility: Elegance
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1927

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1927Floris

EleganceAna Hickmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

Category winnerEleganceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

21%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

72 votes

36%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerEleganceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity1927

Sillage1927

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value78

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

powdery91%

aldehydic83%

citrus74%

floral65%

fresh56%

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

MimosaNarcissusViolet

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouli

Top

MelonPineappleCassisGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLime

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineMimosaViolet

Base

VanillaMuskCedarHoneyAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Mimosa and Violet. 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

Summer88

Fall58

Winter25

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Category winnerEleganceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex48

Women35

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#35,393

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1927Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1927 by Floris opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, zesty bergamot, and mandarin orange. The heart brings a dense yellow floral bouquet of mimosa, green narcissus, and sweet violet. As it settles, earthy patchouli, clean musk, and warm vanilla ground the powdery brightness. It suits cool spring mornings and refined …

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Elegance by Ana Hickmann is a bright, fruit-forward floral composition built for daytime wear. Opening with a vivid blast of pineapple and melon, it quickly transitions into a bouquet of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down introduces a soft sweetness through honey and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for …

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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, 1927 or Elegance?

Elegance takes 4 of 7 categories. 1927 is rated 3.93/5 from 72 votes; Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes. Choose 1927 for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1927 or Elegance?

1927 lasts longest (1927 63/100, Elegance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1927 or Elegance?

1927 projects furthest (1927 60/100, Elegance 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1927 and Elegance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Mimosa and Violet.

Is 1927 or Elegance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elegance is the stronger pick. For winter, Elegance is the stronger pick. 1927 suits daytime wear; Elegance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1927 and Elegance?

1927 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mimosa, Narcissus and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Patchouli. Elegance has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Cassis and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cedar and Honey.