Fragrance comparison

Autograph Blush vs Elegance

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 106 ratings analysed

Autograph Blush

Marks & Spencer

3.9067 votes

Rank #20,145 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #34,658 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegance takes 5 of 7 categories.

Autograph Blush
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Autograph Blush2/7

Elegance5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Autograph BlushMarks & Spencer

EleganceAna Hickmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 42%Had 41%Want 17%

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

12%Love

76%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

36%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerAutograph BlushMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityElegance

SillageElegance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value78

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both rose, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotVioletCassis

Heart1 to 2 hours

RoseRaspberry

Base1 to 3 hours

MuskAmberVanilla

Top

MelonPineappleCassisGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLime

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineMimosaViolet

Base

VanillaMuskCedarHoneyAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Cassis and Rose. Durations are only published for Autograph Blush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall35

Winter8

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Category winnerEleganceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#34,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAutograph BlushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Autograph Blush by Marks & Spencer is a soft floral fruity fragrance designed for casual daily wear. The scent opens with bright bergamot and a sharp flash of tart cassis, quickly balanced by powdery violet. At its centre, fresh rose combines with ripe raspberry to create a light, sweet heart that feels crisp rather t…

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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, Autograph Blush or Elegance?

Elegance takes 5 of 7 categories. Autograph Blush is rated 3.90/5 from 67 votes; Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes. Choose Autograph Blush for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Autograph Blush or Elegance?

Elegance lasts longest (Elegance 55/100, Autograph Blush 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Autograph Blush or Elegance?

Elegance projects furthest (Elegance 52/100, Autograph Blush 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Autograph Blush and Elegance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Cassis and Rose.

Is Autograph Blush or Elegance better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Autograph Blush and Elegance?

Autograph Blush has top notes of Bergamot, Violet and Cassis, heart notes of Rose and Raspberry, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanilla. 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.