Fragrance comparison

Elena vs Lido Life

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elena

Mazzolari

3.7233 votes

Rank #18,944 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Lido Life

Scent Journey

4.2114 votes

Rank #32,751 CitrusMusky

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.
Lido Life
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elena3/5

Lido Life2/5

Ratings & consensus: Lido Life
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elena
Sillage & projection: Elena
Value for money: Lido Life
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

Lido LifeScent Journey

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%

Category winnerLido LifeRating 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

71%Love

0%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityElena

SillageElena

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLido LifeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

musky92%

woody84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

Mandarin OrangeMethyl PamplemousseLemonMintLimeArtemisia

Heart

Ylang-YlangCoconutOrange BlossomJasmineBlack PepperGinger

Base

MuskRumAmberVetiverLabdanum

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

Summer100

Fall22

Winter11

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men25

Unisex38

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#32,751

PerfumerAnthony Lane

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Lido Life is a bright, poolside-style floral-citrus that leans clean and musky once it settles. Expect a lively mix of mandarin, lemon, lime and mint up top, a creamy coconut and sunny white floral heart with ginger and pepper, then a warm dry-down where musk, amber, labdanum and a touch of rum add an easygoing, “holi…

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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 Lido Life?

Elena takes 3 of 5 categories. Elena is rated 3.72/5 from 33 votes; Lido Life is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes. Choose Elena for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lido Life for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elena or Lido Life?

Elena lasts longest (Elena 72/100, Lido Life 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elena or Lido Life?

Elena projects furthest (Elena 58/100, Lido Life 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elena and Lido Life smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Lime, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Elena or Lido Life better for summer or winter?

Elena suits daytime wear; Lido Life suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elena and Lido Life?

Elena features Osmanthus, Floral Notes, Vetiver, Lime and Orange Blossom. Lido Life has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Methyl Pamplemousse, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Coconut, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Rum, Amber and Vetiver.