Fragrance comparison

Elena vs Gold

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

Elena

Mazzolari

3.7233 votes

Rank #18,944 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Gold

Armaf

4.37108 votes

Rank #23,187 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elena
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gold
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Elena1/5

Gold3/5

Ratings & consensus: Gold
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Gold
Value for money: Gold
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

GoldArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

4.37/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 29%Had 1%Want 69%

Category winnerGoldRating 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

63%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageGold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value73

Category winnerGoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

sweet84%

fruity69%

white floral61%

powdery53%

vanilla46%

musky30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity 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

OsmanthusOrange BlossomSaffron

Heart

HoneyAmber

Base

VanillaMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Vetiver, 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

Spring75

Summer69

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex7

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#23,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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This budget-friendly amber floral perfume targets shoppers seeking a thick, sweet profile for cold weather without paying niche prices. The opening delivers a potent blend of sweet orange blossom and apricot-like osmanthus before transitioning into a warm core of honey and amber. On the skin, the dry-down is cozy 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, Elena or Gold?

Gold takes 3 of 5 categories. Elena is rated 3.72/5 from 33 votes; Gold is rated 4.37/5 from 108 votes. Choose Elena for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gold for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elena or Gold?

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

Which projects more, Elena or Gold?

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

Do Elena and Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Vetiver, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Elena or Gold better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Elena and Gold?

Elena features Osmanthus, Floral Notes, Vetiver, Lime and Orange Blossom. Gold has top notes of Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Saffron, heart notes of Honey and Amber, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver.