Fragrance comparison

Elena vs Hanuman

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 583 ratings analysed

Elena

Mazzolari

3.7233 votes

Rank #18,944 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Hanuman

Boadicea the Victorious

4.21550 votes

Rank #3,625 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hanuman takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elena
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hanuman
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Elena1/5

Hanuman3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElenaMazzolari

HanumanBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

4.21/ 5 · 550 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerHanumanRating 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

51%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

550 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageHanuman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value13

Category winnerElenaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

floral91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fruity65%

white floral56%

Scent match71%Closely related · both floral, citrus 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

LemonBergamotOrange BlossomBlack Currant

Heart

OsmanthusNeroliMagnoliaCyclamen

Base

VetiverCedarMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Vetiver, 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

Spring94

Summer100

Fall77

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men10

Unisex44

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#3,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerHanumanHigher 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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Hanuman by Boadicea the Victorious opens with crisp lemon, tart bergamot, and sweet orange blossom before softening into a lush floral center. Osmanthus, cyclamen, and neroli lend a velvety, slightly fruity texture that keeps the citrus bright without turning sour. As it settles on warm skin, dry vetiver, soft musk, a…

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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 Hanuman?

Hanuman takes 3 of 5 categories. Elena is rated 3.72/5 from 33 votes; Hanuman is rated 4.21/5 from 550 votes. Choose Elena for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hanuman for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Elena or Hanuman?

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

Which projects more, Elena or Hanuman?

Hanuman projects furthest (Hanuman 62/100, Elena 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elena and Hanuman smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Vetiver, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Elena or Hanuman better for summer or winter?

Elena suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elena and Hanuman?

Elena features Osmanthus, Floral Notes, Vetiver, Lime and Orange Blossom. Hanuman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Neroli, Magnolia and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Amber.