Fragrance comparison

Core vs On El

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

Core

Lucertolablu

3.208 votes

Rank #24,447 AromaticWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #18,978 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

On El takes 2 of 3 categories.

Core
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Core1/3

On El2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CoreLucertolablu

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCore

SillageOn El

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody77%

earthy53%

green30%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleelemiLavender

Heart

VioletHeliotropePatchouli

Base

VetiverCedarMuskVanilla

Top

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesApple, Violet, Patchouli and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,447

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#18,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerOn ElHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Core by Lucertolablu is an aromatic fougere that balances crisp apple with deep woods. Launched in 2022, it works well as a versatile daily scent for anyone who enjoys herbal freshness grounded by a subtle, earthy base. Its structure makes it reliable for professional settings or casual weekends throughout the spring …

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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, Core or On El?

On El takes 2 of 3 categories. Core is rated 3.20/5 from 8 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Core for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Core or On El?

Core lasts longest (Core 68/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Core or On El?

On El projects furthest (On El 53/100, Core 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Core and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Apple, Violet, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Core or On El better for summer or winter?

Core suits day or night wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Core and On El?

Core has top notes of Apple, elemi and Lavender, heart notes of Violet, Heliotrope and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Vanilla. 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.