Fragrance comparison

Bronze vs Fahrenheit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25,345 ratings analysed

Bronze

Ellen Tracy

3.83830 votes

Rank #3,680 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Fahrenheit

Dior · 1988

3.9824,515 votes

Rank #714 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fahrenheit takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bronze
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fahrenheit
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Bronze2/7

Fahrenheit4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BronzeEllen Tracy

FahrenheitDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 830 votes

Have 49%Had 27%Want 24%

3.98/ 5 · 24,515 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerFahrenheitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

830 votes

48%Love

28%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

21,387 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFahrenheit

SillageFahrenheit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value53

Category winnerBronzeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

ozonic61%

leather100%

woody92%

ozonic84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

animalic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonadeMandarin OrangeBergamotGreen Apple

Heart1 to 2 hours

Violet LeafHoneysuckleOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 5 hours

HeliotropeCoumarinAmberVanilla OrchidCedar

Top

Nutmeg FlowerLavenderCedarMandarin OrangeChamomileBergamotHawthornLemon

Heart

Violet LeafNutmegSandalwoodCarnationHoneysuckleJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Honeysuckle. Durations are only published for Bronze, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall95

Winter56

Day100

Night33

Spring55

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBronzeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,680

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#714

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Maurice Roger, Michel Almairac

Launched1988

Reviews997

Category winnerFahrenheitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bronze by Ellen Tracy is an easy-going oriental floral fragrance that balances bright, sunny freshness with a calm, powdery base. It opens with an unexpected splash of lemonade, tart green apple, mandarin orange, and bergamot. That zesty burst quickly softens as leafy green violet leaf, orange blossom, honeysuckle, an…

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Dior Fahrenheit is a bold masculine staple that balances green violet leaf, dry cedarwood, and rich jacket leather. It hits the air with a famous blast of zesty mandarin, calming chamomile, and crisp violet leaf that gives off a distinct, industrial petrol vibe. As the initial sharpness settles on your skin, warm nutm…

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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, Bronze or Fahrenheit?

Fahrenheit takes 4 of 7 categories. Bronze is rated 3.83/5 from 830 votes; Fahrenheit is rated 3.98/5 from 24,515 votes. Choose Bronze for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fahrenheit for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bronze or Fahrenheit?

Fahrenheit lasts longest (Fahrenheit 75/100, Bronze 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bronze or Fahrenheit?

Fahrenheit projects furthest (Fahrenheit 69/100, Bronze 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bronze and Fahrenheit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and ozonic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Honeysuckle.

Is Bronze or Fahrenheit better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bronze and Fahrenheit?

Bronze has top notes of Lemonade, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Green Apple, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Honeysuckle, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Heliotrope, Coumarin, Amber and Vanilla Orchid. Fahrenheit has top notes of Nutmeg Flower, Lavender, Cedar and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Carnation, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.