Fragrance comparison

Elegance vs Nectaroma

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #32,253 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Nectaroma

Tuvaché · 2013

4.147 votes

Rank #42,567 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegance takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nectaroma
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Elegance3/4

Nectaroma0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EleganceAna Hickmann

NectaromaTuvaché

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

57%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageElegance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

citrus100%

white floral88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

woody42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · 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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBasil LeafCassisCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

French orange flowerNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedarVetiverMossViolet

InformationalShared notesCassis, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Nectaroma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,567

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched2013

Reviews2

Category winnerEleganceHigher 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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Tuvaché Nectaroma is a bright citrus floral Eau de Toilette that pairs sweet mandarin orange with aromatic green herbs. The opening hits fast. Bergamot, torn basil leaf, and tart cassis provide an instant burst of sunny energy. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into French orange flower, clean neroli, and…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elegance or Nectaroma?

Elegance takes 3 of 4 categories. Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes; Nectaroma is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nectaroma for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elegance or Nectaroma?

They last about the same: Elegance 55/100, Nectaroma 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elegance or Nectaroma?

Projection is very close: Elegance 52/100, Nectaroma 50/100 for sillage.

Do Elegance and Nectaroma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Cassis, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Elegance or Nectaroma better for summer or winter?

Elegance suits daytime wear; Nectaroma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elegance and Nectaroma?

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. Nectaroma has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Basil Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of French orange flower, Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver and Moss.