Fragrance comparison

By Invitation Signature vs Reservado para Ela

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

By Invitation Signature

Michael Buble

3.9367 votes

Rank #31,634 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Reservado para Ela

Marita Parfum

4.007 votes

Rank #51,151 SweetFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

By Invitation Signature takes 3 of 4 categories.

By Invitation Signature
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Reservado para Ela
Choose it for a sweet and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

By Invitation Signature3/4

Reservado para Ela1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Reservado para Ela
Sillage & projection: By Invitation Signature
Value for money: By Invitation Signature
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: By Invitation Signature

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

By Invitation SignatureMichael Buble

Reservado para ElaMarita Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 59%Had 12%Want 30%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 50%Had 21%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityReservado para Ela

SillageBy Invitation Signature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBy Invitation SignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

powdery84%

musky77%

citrus69%

floral61%

sweet100%

fresh92%

floral84%

white floral77%

rose69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRed Fruits

Heart

RoseJasminePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PralineSandalwoodMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red FruitsBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

VioletRoseLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

SugarPatchouliAmberCoffeeMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Red Fruits, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Reservado para Ela, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer38

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBy Invitation SignatureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

By Invitation Signature is a sweet floral with a bright fruity-citrus opening, a soft rose and peony heart, and a musky praline dry-down. It comes across as powdery, woody, and gently feminine rather than loud. This one may suit shoppers who want an easy, affordable everyday scent for cooler weather or spring. If you …

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Reservado para Ela by Marita Parfum offers a sugary, floral fruity bouquet built around sweet berry tones, clean petals, and an unexpected coffee finish. The opening pairs tangy bergamot with sweet red fruits, giving off a crisp and lively first impression. As the fragrance settles, a dense floral heart emerges with f…

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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, By Invitation Signature or Reservado para Ela?

By Invitation Signature takes 3 of 4 categories. By Invitation Signature is rated 3.93/5 from 67 votes; Reservado para Ela is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose By Invitation Signature for a sweet and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Reservado para Ela for a sweet and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, By Invitation Signature or Reservado para Ela?

Reservado para Ela lasts longest (Reservado para Ela 80/100, By Invitation Signature 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, By Invitation Signature or Reservado para Ela?

By Invitation Signature projects furthest (By Invitation Signature 57/100, Reservado para Ela 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do By Invitation Signature and Reservado para Ela smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Red Fruits, Rose and Jasmine.

Is By Invitation Signature or Reservado para Ela better for summer or winter?

Reservado para Ela suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in By Invitation Signature and Reservado para Ela?

By Invitation Signature has top notes of Bergamot and Red Fruits, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Praline, Sandalwood and Musk. Reservado para Ela has top notes of Red Fruits and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony, a base of Sugar, Patchouli, Amber and Coffee.