Fragrance comparison

Elegance vs Ishraq

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 152 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #35,699 White FloralRose

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Ishraq

Orientica

3.75113 votes

Rank #13,402 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegance takes 4 of 7 categories.

Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ishraq
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Elegance4/7

Ishraq3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EleganceAna Hickmann

IshraqOrientica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

3.75/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerEleganceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

28%Love

41%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerEleganceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityIshraq

SillageIshraq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value69

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

powdery100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

violet69%

white floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonPineappleCassisGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLime

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineMimosaViolet

Base

VanillaMuskCedarHoneyAmberVetiver

Top

KumquatLime

Heart

VioletOrrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Spring95

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEleganceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men2

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,699

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerIshraqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Ishraq by Orientica delivers a bright burst of lime and kumquat before settling into a powdery violet and vanilla haze. It offers budget-friendly comfort for cold weather wear, appealing to fans of sweet floral musk. While the initial citrus pops, the fragrance relies on a creamy sandalwood base that hugs the skin gen…

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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, Elegance or Ishraq?

Elegance takes 4 of 7 categories. Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes; Ishraq is rated 3.75/5 from 113 votes. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ishraq for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Elegance or Ishraq?

Ishraq lasts longest (Ishraq 71/100, Elegance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elegance or Ishraq?

Ishraq projects furthest (Ishraq 60/100, Elegance 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elegance and Ishraq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Elegance or Ishraq better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elegance is the stronger pick. For winter, Ishraq is the stronger pick. Elegance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elegance and Ishraq?

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. Ishraq has top notes of Kumquat and Lime, heart notes of Violet, Orris, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.