El Born vs Defender
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
El Born takes 5 of 7 categories.
El BornChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
DefenderChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
El Born5/7
Defender2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- El Born
- Community sentiment
- El Born
- Longevity
- El Born
- Sillage & projection
- El Born
- Value for money
- El Born
- Versatility
- Defender
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Defender
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
El BornCarner BarcelonaDefenderBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 1,699 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.11/ 5 · 129 votes
Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%
Category winnerEl BornRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,699 votes
56%Love
20%Like
12%Ok
4%Dislike
9%Hate
129 votes
Category winnerEl BornMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEl Born
SillageEl Born
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEl BornBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
balsamic77%
honey69%
woody61%
amber100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
woody77%
balsamic69%
honey61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HoneyAngelicaCalabrian bergamotSicilian Lemon
Heart
BenzoinFigHeliotropeEgyptian Jasmine
Base
Madagascar VanillaPeru BalsamAustralian SandalwoodMusk
Top
Red FruitsCognacHoneyLicoriceGingerGrapefruit
Heart
MyrrhHayOrange BlossomNight Blooming Jasmine
Base
Tonka BeanPeru BalsamLabdanumRed AmberMuskLeatherBenzoin
InformationalShared notesHoney, Benzoin, Peru Balsam and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring48
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer42
Fall98
Winter100
Day100
Night76
Category winnerDefenderMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,329
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,505
PerfumerKamila Lelakova
Launched—
Reviews26
Category winnerDefenderHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEl Born by Carner Barcelona is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. El Born was launched in 2014. Top notes are Honey, Angelica, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian Lemon; middle notes are Benzoin, Fig, Heliotrope and Egyptian Jasmine; base notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Australian Sandalwood and Mus…
Reviews →Defender by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a boozy splash of cognac, warm honey, and tart red fruits. A dark streak of licorice and fresh ginger cuts through the immediate sweetness, keeping the opening lively on skin. As it settles, dusty myrrh and dry hay ground the sweet fruitiness before sinking into a thick a…
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, El Born or Defender?
El Born takes 5 of 7 categories. El Born is rated 4.09/5 from 1,699 votes; Defender is rated 4.11/5 from 129 votes. Choose El Born for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Defender for a amber and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, El Born or Defender?
El Born lasts longest (El Born 69/100, Defender 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, El Born or Defender?
Projection is very close: El Born 58/100, Defender 57/100 for sillage.
Do El Born and Defender smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and woody accords. Common notes include Honey, Benzoin, Peru Balsam and Musk.
Is El Born or Defender better for summer or winter?
For summer, Defender is the stronger pick. For winter, El Born is the stronger pick. Defender suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in El Born and Defender?
El Born has top notes of Honey, Angelica, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Benzoin, Fig, Heliotrope and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Australian Sandalwood and Musk. Defender has top notes of Red Fruits, Cognac, Honey and Licorice, heart notes of Myrrh, Hay, Orange Blossom and Night Blooming Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Peru Balsam, Labdanum and Red Amber.
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