Fragrance comparison

Elena vs Elegance

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elena

Mazzolari

3.7233 votes

Rank #18,944 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #32,314 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elena takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Elena3/5

Elegance2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElenaMazzolari

EleganceAna Hickmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

Category winnerEleganceRating 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

36%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityElena

SillageElena

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value78

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and white floral

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

MelonPineappleCassisGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLime

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineMimosaViolet

Base

VanillaMuskCedarHoneyAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Lime, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. 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

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#32,314

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElenaHigher 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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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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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 Elegance?

Elena takes 3 of 5 categories. Elena is rated 3.72/5 from 33 votes; Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes. Choose Elena for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elena or Elegance?

Elena lasts longest (Elena 72/100, Elegance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elena or Elegance?

Elena projects furthest (Elena 58/100, Elegance 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elena and Elegance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Lime, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Elena or Elegance better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Elena and Elegance?

Elena features Osmanthus, Floral Notes, Vetiver, Lime and Orange Blossom. 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.