Fragrance comparison

Detchema vs Ellen Tracy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,530 ratings analysed

5 wins

Detchema

Revillon

3.87440 votes

Rank #3,574 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Ellen Tracy

3.851,090 votes

Rank #3,750 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Detchema takes 5 of 7 categories.

Detchema
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ellen Tracy
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Detchema5/7

Ellen Tracy2/7

Ratings & consensus: Detchema
Community sentiment: Detchema
Longevity: Detchema
Sillage & projection: Detchema
Value for money: Ellen Tracy
Versatility: Ellen Tracy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Detchema

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DetchemaRevillon

Ellen TracyEllen Tracy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 440 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 1,090 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

Category winnerDetchemaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

403 votes

25%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

1,090 votes

Category winnerDetchemaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDetchema

SillageDetchema

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value80

Category winnerEllen TracyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

aldehydic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

floral77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesHiacynthPeachBergamotNeroli

Heart

CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Orris RootSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVetiverTonka Bean

Top15 to 30 minutes

PeachPlumCinnamonGalbanumHiacynthOsmanthusBergamotGreen Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orris RootAldehydesRoseOrchidTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationFreesia

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberOakmossTonka BeanRaspberry

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Ellen Tracy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring81

Summer62

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night37

Category winnerEllen TracyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#3,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews167

Category winnerDetchemaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detchema is a vintage floral composition from 1953 that centers on aldehydes, hyacinth, and a powdery base of orris root. It feels like a crisp, soapy relic from a classic vanity. Perfect for cooler spring mornings, this scent hugs the skin with a clean, dignified presence that avoids modern sweetness. It is a choice …

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Ellen Tracy by Ellen Tracy delivers a soft, comforting profile centered on ripe fruit, powdery florals, and creamy woods. The scent opens with sweet peach and juicy plum sharpened by crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and a dusting of cinnamon. As the brightness settles, a classic floral heart emerges, featuring powde…

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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, Detchema or Ellen Tracy?

Detchema takes 5 of 7 categories. Detchema is rated 3.87/5 from 440 votes; Ellen Tracy is rated 3.85/5 from 1,090 votes. Choose Detchema for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ellen Tracy for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Detchema or Ellen Tracy?

Detchema lasts longest (Detchema 76/100, Ellen Tracy 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Detchema or Ellen Tracy?

Detchema projects furthest (Detchema 67/100, Ellen Tracy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Detchema and Ellen Tracy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Bergamot.

Is Detchema or Ellen Tracy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ellen Tracy is the stronger pick. For winter, Detchema is the stronger pick. Ellen Tracy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Detchema and Ellen Tracy?

Detchema has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Musk and Leather. Ellen Tracy has top notes of Peach, Plum, Cinnamon and Galbanum, heart notes of Orris Root, Aldehydes, Rose and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Amber.