Fragrance comparison

Elegance vs Regal Secret

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #35,393 White FloralRose

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42%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Regal Secret

Auphorie

4.5531 votes

Rank #27,808 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Regal Secret takes 6 of 7 categories.

Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Regal Secret
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Elegance1/7

Regal Secret6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EleganceAna Hickmann

Regal SecretAuphorie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

4.55/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

Category winnerRegal SecretRating 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

68%Love

26%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerRegal SecretMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityRegal Secret

SillageRegal Secret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet 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

PineappleFigOrange BlossomCassisBergamot

Heart

White SuedeLavenderJasmineRose

Base

HeliotropeMuskOakmossAmbergrisVanilla

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cassis, Bergamot and Rose. 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

Spring94

Summer100

Fall81

Winter63

Day100

Night81

Category winnerRegal SecretMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,393

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,808

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRegal SecretHigher 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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Regal Secret by Auphorie is a complex oriental floral fragrance designed for any gender. It opens with a vibrant mix of pineapple and fig, before settling into a heart of white suede and jasmine. The dry-down leaves a lingering trail of powdery oakmoss and vanilla, perfect for those who enjoy sophisticated, textured s…

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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 Regal Secret?

Regal Secret takes 6 of 7 categories. Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes; Regal Secret is rated 4.55/5 from 31 votes. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Regal Secret for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elegance or Regal Secret?

Regal Secret lasts longest (Regal Secret 87/100, Elegance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elegance or Regal Secret?

Regal Secret projects furthest (Regal Secret 77/100, Elegance 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elegance and Regal Secret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cassis, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Elegance or Regal Secret better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Elegance and Regal Secret?

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. Regal Secret has top notes of Pineapple, Fig, Orange Blossom and Cassis, heart notes of White Suede, Lavender, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Oakmoss and Ambergris.