Fragrance comparison

Ananda vs Only

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,320 ratings analysed

Ananda

M. Micallef

3.882,181 votes

Rank #2,868 FruitySweet

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51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Only

Julio Iglesias

4.14139 votes

Rank #5,096 PowderySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ananda
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Only
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ananda1/7

Only6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnandaM. Micallef

OnlyJulio Iglesias

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 2,181 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerOnlyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,746 votes

53%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerOnlyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityOnly

SillageOnly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value57

Category winnerOnlyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

musky61%

powdery100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

yellow floral69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearPlumBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

MimosaVioletJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base

White MuskVanille

Top

PlumPineappleCorianderBergamot

Heart

VioletWhite HoneyYlang-YlangMimosaCarnationTuberoseRoseOrchid

Base

oak mossCivettaSandalwoodAmberMuskVanilleFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPlum, Mimosa, Violet and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Summer66

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night–

Category winnerOnlyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex3

Women95

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,868

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#5,096

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerAnandaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ananda by M. Micallef is a bright, airy floral fragrance that balances fruitiness with a soft, powdery finish. It centers on a realistic pear opening that leads into a warm, sunny heart of mimosa. This elegant composition is versatile for spring days, offering a clean, polished aura that works beautifully for professi…

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Only by Julio Iglesias is a lush oriental-floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1989. It features a complex profile of plum, pineapple, and coriander set against a rich heart of ylang-ylang, tuberose, and honey. The dry-down settles into a warm, woody base of oakmoss, civetta, and benzoin. This perfume offers a d…

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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, Ananda or Only?

Only takes 6 of 7 categories. Ananda is rated 3.88/5 from 2,181 votes; Only is rated 4.14/5 from 139 votes. Choose Ananda for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Only for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ananda or Only?

Only lasts longest (Only 72/100, Ananda 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ananda or Only?

Only projects furthest (Only 64/100, Ananda 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ananda and Only smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Plum, Mimosa, Violet and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Ananda or Only better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ananda is the stronger pick. For winter, Only is the stronger pick. Only suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ananda and Only?

Ananda has top notes of Pear, Plum, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Violet, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk and Vanille. Only has top notes of Plum, Pineapple, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, White Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Mimosa, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Sandalwood and Amber.