Fragrance comparison

Arlesienne vs On Ella

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 532 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arlesienne

L'Occitane en Provence

4.04416 votes

Rank #7,528 RoseViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

On Ella

Jesus Del Pozo

3.62116 votes

Rank #16,709 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arlesienne takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arlesienne
Choose it for a rose and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
On Ella
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Arlesienne4/7

On Ella3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArlesienneL'Occitane en Provence

On EllaJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 416 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

Category winnerArlesienneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

416 votes

22%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerArlesienneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityArlesienne

SillageOn Ella

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value70

Category winnerOn EllaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

violet92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

Grasse RoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

VioletSandalwoodTonka BeanWhite Woods

Top

CassiaPapayaAppleMandarin OrangeOsmanthus

Heart

FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineRose

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskVioletTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Arlesienne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOn EllaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 25%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,528

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#16,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerArlesienneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane Arlesienne is a crisp, powdery floral Eau de Toilette built around honeyed Grasse rose, soft violet, and sparkling mandarin orange. It starts with a zesty burst of citrus peel and bittersweet saffron before mellowing into dewy garden petals and clean sandalwood. The scent feels airy yet comforting. It never…

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On Ella by Jesus Del Pozo brings together tart cassia buds, juicy papaya, and crisp green apple for an energetic fruit opening that avoids sugary syrup. Bright mandarin orange and apricot-toned osmanthus lift the initial spray before settling into a clean floral core of freesia, lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and classi…

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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, Arlesienne or On Ella?

Arlesienne takes 4 of 7 categories. Arlesienne is rated 4.04/5 from 416 votes; On Ella is rated 3.62/5 from 116 votes. Choose Arlesienne for a rose and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose On Ella for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Arlesienne or On Ella?

Arlesienne lasts longest (Arlesienne 59/100, On Ella 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arlesienne or On Ella?

On Ella projects furthest (On Ella 64/100, Arlesienne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arlesienne and On Ella smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is Arlesienne or On Ella better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arlesienne is the stronger pick. For winter, On Ella is the stronger pick. Arlesienne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arlesienne and On Ella?

Arlesienne has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Saffron, heart notes of Grasse Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Violet, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and White Woods. On Ella has top notes of Cassia, Papaya, Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Violet.