Fragrance comparison

Afropolis vs On El

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 89 ratings analysed

3 wins

Afropolis

Roads

3.3432 votes

Rank #18,920 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #18,978 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Afropolis takes 3 of 5 categories.

Afropolis
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Afropolis3/5

On El2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AfropolisRoads

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.34/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 20%Had 11%Want 69%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

Category winnerOn ElRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAfropolis

SillageAfropolis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOn ElBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

herbal48%

amber30%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinJuniper BerriesCitrusesMint

Heart

White WoodIrisOakmossSea Notes

Base

ebony treeAmberCashmere MuskVetiver

Top

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMint, Iris, Oakmoss and Vetiver. 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

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,920

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#18,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAfropolisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afropolis by Roads is an energizing unisex fragrance centered on gin, juniper berries, and crisp mint. Launched in 2015, this woody aromatic scent captures a vibrant, optimistic spirit with notes of oakmoss, sea spray, and ebony wood. It performs beautifully in warmer weather, making it an ideal choice for daytime off…

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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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, Afropolis or On El?

Afropolis takes 3 of 5 categories. Afropolis is rated 3.34/5 from 32 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Afropolis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Afropolis or On El?

Afropolis lasts longest (Afropolis 70/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Afropolis or On El?

Afropolis projects furthest (Afropolis 65/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Afropolis and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Iris, Oakmoss and Vetiver.

Is Afropolis or On El better for summer or winter?

Afropolis suits daytime wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Afropolis and On El?

Afropolis has top notes of Gin, Juniper Berries, Citruses and Mint, heart notes of White Wood, Iris, Oakmoss and Sea Notes, a base of ebony tree, Amber, Cashmere Musk and Vetiver. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.