Fragrance comparison

Aqua Oriens vs Elena

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 279 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aqua Oriens

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.02246 votes

Rank #8,469 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Elena

Mazzolari

3.7233 votes

Rank #18,948 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Oriens takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aqua Oriens
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elena
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Oriens4/5

Elena1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua OriensVan Cleef & Arpels

ElenaMazzolari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 246 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerAqua OriensRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

246 votes

29%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityElena

SillageAqua Oriens

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAqua OriensBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

floral69%

musky61%

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PearLime

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomOsmanthusHoneysuckle

Base4-6 hrs

MuskAmber

Notes

OsmanthusFloral NotesVetiverLimeOrange BlossomVanillaWoody NotesMuskAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime, Orange Blossom, Osmanthus and Musk. Durations are only published for Aqua Oriens, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall0

Winter8

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter60

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,469

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#18,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAqua OriensHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Oriens by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a bright splash of chilled lime and crisp, juicy pear that feels like biting into fresh fruit on a sunny morning. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, dewy honeysuckle and creamy orange blossom step forward, softening the zest into a lush, clean floral breeze. A gentle ba…

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Elena by Mazzolari opens with a bright, green-floral snap of lime, orange blossom, osmanthus and vetiver. On skin it can feel unusual for a feminine floral fruity scent, more fresh, woody and aromatic than sugary. As it settles, musk, amber, woods and a touch of vanilla make it warmer and drier. The main caution is ch…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqua Oriens or Elena?

Aqua Oriens takes 4 of 5 categories. Aqua Oriens is rated 4.02/5 from 246 votes; Elena is rated 3.72/5 from 33 votes. Choose Aqua Oriens for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Elena for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Oriens or Elena?

Elena lasts longest (Elena 72/100, Aqua Oriens 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Oriens or Elena?

Aqua Oriens projects furthest (Aqua Oriens 62/100, Elena 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Oriens and Elena smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Lime, Orange Blossom, Osmanthus and Musk.

Is Aqua Oriens or Elena better for summer or winter?

Aqua Oriens suits daytime wear; Elena suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Oriens and Elena?

Aqua Oriens has top notes of Pear and Lime, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Osmanthus and Honeysuckle, a base of Musk and Amber. Elena features Osmanthus, Floral Notes, Vetiver, Lime and Orange Blossom.