Fragrance comparison

B.B. vs Elsa Schiaparelli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

2 wins

B.B.

V Canto

3.5450 votes

Rank #49,204 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Elsa Schiaparelli

Art Deco Perfumes

4.004 votes

Rank #63,507 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B.B. takes 2 of 3 categories.

B.B.
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elsa Schiaparelli
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

B.B.2/3

Elsa Schiaparelli1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: B.B.
Sillage & projection: Elsa Schiaparelli
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B.B.

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

B.B.V Canto

Elsa SchiaparelliArt Deco Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

30%Like

26%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityB.B.

SillageElsa Schiaparelli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

floral61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

LemonBitter OrangeBergamotBulgarian Rose

Heart3 to 4 hours

LavenderCuminYlang-YlangLotusPepper

Base4 to 7 hours

MyrrhOakmossMuskSandalwoodBirch

Top

Bitter OrangeAldehydesNeroliCorianderBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangCinnamonRoseJasmineNarcissusHoneyPepper

Base

OakmossPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumHyraxIncenseBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for B.B., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall88

Winter38

Day100

Night88

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex46

Women23

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,204

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#63,507

PerfumerElina Arsenieva

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerB.B.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B.B. by V Canto is a bright, contrasting floral woody musk that kicks off with an energetic flash of citrus and spice. Crisp lemon, bitter orange, and bergamot provide an immediate tartness, accented by subtle Bulgarian rose. As the top settles, an aromatic blend of lavender, cumin, and pepper develops alongside exoti…

Reviews →

Elsa Schiaparelli by Art Deco Perfumes is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Elsa Schiaparelli was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Elina Arsenieva. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Aldehydes, Neroli, Coriander and Bergamot; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Honey and …

Reviews →

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, B.B. or Elsa Schiaparelli?

B.B. takes 2 of 3 categories. B.B. is rated 3.54/5 from 50 votes; Elsa Schiaparelli is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose B.B. for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elsa Schiaparelli for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, B.B. or Elsa Schiaparelli?

B.B. lasts longest (B.B. 73/100, Elsa Schiaparelli 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, B.B. or Elsa Schiaparelli?

Elsa Schiaparelli projects furthest (Elsa Schiaparelli 75/100, B.B. 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B.B. and Elsa Schiaparelli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is B.B. or Elsa Schiaparelli better for summer or winter?

B.B. suits daytime wear; Elsa Schiaparelli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B.B. and Elsa Schiaparelli?

B.B. has top notes of Lemon, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Lavender, Cumin, Ylang-Ylang and Lotus, a base of Myrrh, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandalwood. Elsa Schiaparelli has top notes of Bitter Orange, Aldehydes, Neroli and Coriander, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Labdanum.