Fragrance comparison

Delicate vs Reservado para Ela

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

3 wins

Delicate

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.7970 votes

Rank #10,733 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%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?

Delicate takes 3 of 4 categories.

Delicate
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reservado para Ela
Choose it for a sweet and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Delicate3/4

Reservado para Ela1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DelicateAl Haramain Perfumes

Reservado para ElaMarita Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 51%

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

37%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

63 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityReservado para Ela

SillageDelicate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value58

Category winnerDelicateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

violet61%

sweet100%

fresh92%

floral84%

white floral77%

rose69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red FruitsVioletCinnamon

Heart

TuberosePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Black CurrantMuskLilac

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red FruitsBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

VioletRoseLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

SugarPatchouliAmberCoffeeMusk

InformationalShared notesRed Fruits, Violet, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Reservado para Ela, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall77

Winter55

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex8

Women88

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,733

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#51,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDelicateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Delicate is a rich, feminine floral fruity attar that wears warmer and fuller than the name suggests. On skin it can open green and lightly berry tinted, then turns into a powdery, sweet white floral blend with a soft musky finish. Many wearers call it elegant and comforting, with noticeable longevity even from a smal…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Delicate or Reservado para Ela?

Delicate takes 3 of 4 categories. Delicate is rated 3.79/5 from 70 votes; Reservado para Ela is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Delicate for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reservado para Ela for a sweet and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Delicate or Reservado para Ela?

Reservado para Ela lasts longest (Reservado para Ela 80/100, Delicate 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Delicate or Reservado para Ela?

Delicate projects furthest (Delicate 61/100, Reservado para Ela 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Delicate and Reservado para Ela smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and white floral accords. Common notes include Red Fruits, Violet, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Delicate or Reservado para Ela better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Delicate and Reservado para Ela?

Delicate has top notes of Red Fruits, Violet and Cinnamon, heart notes of Tuberose, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Black Currant, Musk and Lilac. 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.