Fragrance comparison

Canali Men vs On El

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 423 ratings analysed

5 wins

Canali Men

Canali

4.34366 votes

Rank #25,667 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #18,507 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Canali Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Canali Men
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Canali Men5/7

On El2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Canali MenCanali

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 366 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

Category winnerCanali MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

42%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

366 votes

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerCanali MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCanali Men

SillageCanali Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOn ElBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegCorianderPineappleMandarin OrangeCardamomBergamotOrangeApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomVioletJasmineLily

Base4 to 6 hours

LeatherVetiverCedarIrisMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Apple. Durations are only published for Canali Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer78

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night85

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerCanali MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,667

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerOn ElHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Canali Men by Canali brings together crisp fruit, bright spices, and a grounded base of woods and leather. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon, the composition opens with a lively blend of mandarin orange, bergamot, pineapple, and crisp apple, dusted with nutmeg and cardamom. As the brightness softens, a classic floral…

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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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, Canali Men or On El?

Canali Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Canali Men is rated 4.34/5 from 366 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Canali Men for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Canali Men or On El?

Canali Men lasts longest (Canali Men 64/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Canali Men or On El?

Canali Men projects furthest (Canali Men 57/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Canali Men and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Apple.

Is Canali Men or On El better for summer or winter?

For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, Canali Men is the stronger pick. Canali Men suits daytime wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Canali Men and On El?

Canali Men has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Cedar and Iris. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.