Fragrance comparison

Declaration vs Elsa Schiaparelli

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6,216 ratings analysed

2 wins

Declaration

Cartier

4.046,212 votes

Rank #1,266 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Elsa Schiaparelli

Art Deco Perfumes

4.004 votes

Rank #62,977 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Declaration takes 2 of 3 categories.

Declaration
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Elsa Schiaparelli
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Declaration2/3

Elsa Schiaparelli1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Declaration
Sillage & projection: Elsa Schiaparelli
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Declaration

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeclarationCartier

Elsa SchiaparelliArt Deco Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 6,212 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

6,212 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDeclaration

SillageElsa Schiaparelli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeCarawayBirchBergamotCorianderMandarin OrangeNeroliArtemisia

Heart

Guatemalan CardamomPepperGingerIrisJuniperCinnamonOrris RootJasmine

Base

Tahitian VetiverTeaCedarLeatherOakmossAmber

Top

Bitter OrangeAldehydesNeroliCorianderBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangCinnamonRoseJasmineNarcissusHoneyPepper

Base

OakmossPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumHyraxIncenseBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Bergamot, Coriander and Neroli. 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

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex19

Women2

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,266

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#62,977

PerfumerElina Arsenieva

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDeclarationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cartier Declaration opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot before immediately shifting into an assertive heart of Guatemalan cardamom, pepper, and caraway. Jean-Claude Ellena crafted this 1998 fragrance around a striking contrast between cool citrus and warm, dry spices that carry a distinct huma…

Reviews →

Elsa Schiaparelli by Art Deco Perfumes is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Elsa Schiaparelli was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Elina Arsenieva. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Aldehydes, Neroli, Coriander and Bergamot; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Honey and …

Reviews →

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, Declaration or Elsa Schiaparelli?

Declaration takes 2 of 3 categories. Declaration is rated 4.04/5 from 6,212 votes; Elsa Schiaparelli is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Declaration for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Elsa Schiaparelli for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Declaration or Elsa Schiaparelli?

Declaration lasts longest (Declaration 67/100, Elsa Schiaparelli 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Declaration or Elsa Schiaparelli?

Elsa Schiaparelli projects furthest (Elsa Schiaparelli 75/100, Declaration 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Declaration and Elsa Schiaparelli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Coriander and Neroli.

Is Declaration or Elsa Schiaparelli better for summer or winter?

Elsa Schiaparelli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Declaration and Elsa Schiaparelli?

Declaration has top notes of Bitter Orange, Caraway, Birch and Bergamot, heart notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Pepper, Ginger and Iris, a base of Tahitian Vetiver, Tea, Cedar and Leather. Elsa Schiaparelli has top notes of Bitter Orange, Aldehydes, Neroli and Coriander, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Labdanum.