Fragrance comparison

Eau de Citrus vs Elegance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau de Citrus

Molinard

4.1942 votes

Rank #17,295 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #35,635 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Citrus takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau de Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Citrus4/7

Elegance3/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Citrus
Community sentiment: Eau de Citrus
Longevity: Elegance
Sillage & projection: Eau de Citrus
Value for money: Elegance
Versatility: Elegance
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de CitrusMolinard

EleganceAna Hickmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

Category winnerEau de CitrusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

69%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

36%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerEau de CitrusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityElegance

SillageEau de Citrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value78

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomPetitgrainWhite Flowers

Base

Tea LeafWhite MuskGuaiac Wood

Top

MelonPineappleCassisGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLime

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineMimosaViolet

Base

VanillaMuskCedarHoneyAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall4

Winter9

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Category winnerEleganceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#35,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Eau de Citrus opens with a crisp, energizing splash of freshly squeezed lime, zesty grapefruit, juicy mandarin orange, and bright bergamot. The initial burst feels like slicing into ripe citrus fruit on a warm morning, delivering immediate refreshment without smelling overly sweet or artificial. As the sharp …

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Elegance by Ana Hickmann is a bright, fruit-forward floral composition built for daytime wear. Opening with a vivid blast of pineapple and melon, it quickly transitions into a bouquet of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down introduces a soft sweetness through honey and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for …

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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, Eau de Citrus or Elegance?

Eau de Citrus takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Citrus is rated 4.19/5 from 42 votes; Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes. Choose Eau de Citrus for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Citrus or Elegance?

They last about the same: Elegance 55/100, Eau de Citrus 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Citrus or Elegance?

Eau de Citrus projects furthest (Eau de Citrus 57/100, Elegance 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Citrus and Elegance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Eau de Citrus or Elegance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Citrus is the stronger pick. For winter, Elegance is the stronger pick. Eau de Citrus suits daytime wear; Elegance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Citrus and Elegance?

Eau de Citrus has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and White Flowers, a base of Tea Leaf, White Musk and Guaiac Wood. Elegance has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Cassis and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cedar and Honey.