Eau D'Essence vs On El
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau D'Essence takes 4 of 7 categories.
Eau D'EssenceChoose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
On ElChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau D'Essence4/7
On El3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau D'Essence
- Community sentiment
- Eau D'Essence
- Longevity
- Eau D'Essence
- Sillage & projection
- Eau D'Essence
- Value for money
- On El
- Versatility
- On El
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- On El
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau D'EssenceMario ValentinoOn ElJesus Del PozoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 30%Had 28%Want 42%
3.81/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%
Category winnerEau D'EssenceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
52%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate
29 votes
21%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerEau D'EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau D'Essence
SillageEau D'Essence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOn ElBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
warm spicy92%
green84%
woody77%
citrus69%
aromatic61%
fruity100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both fruity, woody and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Black CurrantMandarin OrangeViolet
Heart1 to 3 hours
CardamomVirginia CedarLily-of-the-ValleyPatchouliSandalwoodJasmine
Base3 to 6 hours
TeaMuskAmber
Top
AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base
OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Eau D'Essence, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall25
Winter38
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer95
Fall63
Winter5
Day100
Night27
Category winnerOn ElMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,214
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#18,451
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerOn ElHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau D'Essence by Mario Valentino is a crisp floral woody musk built around tart fruit, invigorating herbs, and clean woods. Released in 1999, it opens with tangy black currant, sparkling mandarin orange, and soft violet petals. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of green tea, aromatic cardamom, and cedar gives …
Reviews →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,…
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, Eau D'Essence or On El?
Eau D'Essence takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau D'Essence is rated 4.14/5 from 29 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Eau D'Essence for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau D'Essence or On El?
Eau D'Essence lasts longest (Eau D'Essence 60/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau D'Essence or On El?
Eau D'Essence projects furthest (Eau D'Essence 67/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau D'Essence and On El smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and green accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Virginia Cedar.
Is Eau D'Essence or On El better for summer or winter?
For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau D'Essence is the stronger pick. Eau D'Essence suits daytime wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau D'Essence and On El?
Eau D'Essence has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Violet, heart notes of Cardamom, Virginia Cedar, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli, a base of Tea, Musk and Amber. 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.
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