Fragrance comparison

Cornflower Delight vs Elisabethan Rose

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,114 ratings analysed

Cornflower Delight

Pendora Scents

4.3622 votes

Rank #20,147 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Elisabethan Rose

Penhaligon's

3.781,092 votes

Rank #2,379 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elisabethan Rose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cornflower Delight
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Elisabethan Rose
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cornflower Delight2/5

Elisabethan Rose3/5

Ratings & consensus: Cornflower Delight
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elisabethan Rose
Sillage & projection: Elisabethan Rose
Value for money: Cornflower Delight
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elisabethan Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cornflower DelightPendora Scents

Elisabethan RosePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 60%

3.78/ 5 · 1,092 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerCornflower DelightRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

40%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

998 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityElisabethan Rose

SillageElisabethan Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value37

Category winnerCornflower DelightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

savory70%

nutty60%

herbal50%

rose100%

woody92%

fruity84%

floral77%

nutty69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, floral and nutty

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OatHazelnut

Heart

Cornflower or Sultan seeds

Base

Vetiver

Top

HazelnutTangerineAlmondCinnamon

Heart

May RoseRose OilRoseBlack CurrantRed LilyPlumGeranium

Base

MuskWoody NotesVioletVetiverOrris Root

InformationalShared notesHazelnut 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

Spring92

Summer67

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex59

Women41

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews143

Category winnerElisabethan RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cornflower Delight is a soft, airy nutty floral with oat, hazelnut and a dry vetiver base. It opens gently, then settles into a smooth, slightly spicy, meadow-like scent that feels clean and understated rather than loud. It usually reads unisex, with a mild lean depending on skin, and suits daytime wear best. If you l…

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A crisp, natural-leaning rose with a nutty twist, Elisabethan Rose opens sharp and vivid, then settles into a dry, airy floral with hazelnut, soft fruit and powdery woods around it. It usually reads elegant rather than sweet. This suits rose lovers who want something refined, slightly unusual and daytime-friendly. Sa…

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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, Cornflower Delight or Elisabethan Rose?

Elisabethan Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. Cornflower Delight is rated 4.36/5 from 22 votes; Elisabethan Rose is rated 3.78/5 from 1,092 votes. Choose Cornflower Delight for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Elisabethan Rose for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cornflower Delight or Elisabethan Rose?

Elisabethan Rose lasts longest (Elisabethan Rose 65/100, Cornflower Delight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cornflower Delight or Elisabethan Rose?

Elisabethan Rose projects furthest (Elisabethan Rose 56/100, Cornflower Delight 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cornflower Delight and Elisabethan Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and nutty accords. Common notes include Hazelnut and Vetiver.

Is Cornflower Delight or Elisabethan Rose better for summer or winter?

Cornflower Delight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cornflower Delight and Elisabethan Rose?

Cornflower Delight has top notes of Oat and Hazelnut, heart notes of Cornflower or Sultan seeds, a base of Vetiver. Elisabethan Rose has top notes of Hazelnut, Tangerine, Almond and Cinnamon, heart notes of May Rose, Rose Oil, Rose and Black Currant, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Violet and Vetiver.