Fragrance comparison

Elena vs Amber

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

Elena

Mazzolari

3.7233 votes

Rank #18,948 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Amber

Mahogany

3.9072 votes

Rank #10,519 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber takes 5 of 5 categories.

Elena
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amber
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Elena0/5

Amber5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElenaMazzolari

AmberMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

3.90/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

Category winnerAmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

29%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAmber

SillageAmber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value79

Category winnerAmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OsmanthusFloral NotesVetiverLimeOrange BlossomVanillaWoody NotesMuskAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderMintPomeloBergamotLime

Heart

Orange BlossomNutmegGeraniumCardamom

Base

AmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskTeak WoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Lime, Orange Blossom 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 season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter60

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men52

Unisex43

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#10,519

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerAmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elena by Mazzolari opens with a bright, green-floral snap of lime, orange blossom, osmanthus and vetiver. On skin it can feel unusual for a feminine floral fruity scent, more fresh, woody and aromatic than sugary. As it settles, musk, amber, woods and a touch of vanilla make it warmer and drier. The main caution is ch…

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Amber by Mahogany is an aromatic fougere that relies on clean lavender and cool mint to balance a warm, wood-heavy base. It works exceptionally well as a casual daytime scent for spring, offering a crisp profile that transitions into a subtle, dry teak and guaiac wood hum on the skin.

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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, Elena or Amber?

Amber takes 5 of 5 categories. Elena is rated 3.72/5 from 33 votes; Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes. Choose Elena for a floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elena or Amber?

They last about the same: Amber 73/100, Elena 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elena or Amber?

Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, Elena 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elena and Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Lime, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Elena or Amber better for summer or winter?

Elena suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elena and Amber?

Elena features Osmanthus, Floral Notes, Vetiver, Lime and Orange Blossom. Amber has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Nutmeg, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Musk.