Fragrance comparison

Elena vs Najm Noir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Elena

Mazzolari

3.7233 votes

Rank #18,944 FloralWoody

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50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Najm Noir

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.0029 votes

Rank #26,396 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Najm Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elena
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Najm Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Elena2/5

Najm Noir3/5

Ratings & consensus: Najm Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elena
Sillage & projection: Najm Noir
Value for money: Najm Noir
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

Najm NoirAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerNajm NoirRating 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

41%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

10%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityElena

SillageNajm Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNajm NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

musky100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, 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

OsmanthusOrange Blossom

Heart

Vanilla

Base

MuskVetiver

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

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men15

Unisex54

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#26,396

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Najm Noir is a soft, clean musk floral with a powdery sheen. It opens on orange blossom and osmanthus, then settles into a smooth musky, lightly woody base where vetiver can read a touch sharp. It is often more “your skin but better” than a loud statement scent, easy to wear, easy to layer, and surprisingly unisex on …

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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 Najm Noir?

Najm Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Elena is rated 3.72/5 from 33 votes; Najm Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 29 votes. Choose Elena for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Najm Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elena or Najm Noir?

Elena lasts longest (Elena 72/100, Najm Noir 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elena or Najm Noir?

Najm Noir projects furthest (Najm Noir 66/100, Elena 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elena and Najm Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Vetiver, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Elena or Najm Noir better for summer or winter?

Elena suits daytime wear; Najm Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elena and Najm Noir?

Elena features Osmanthus, Floral Notes, Vetiver, Lime and Orange Blossom. Najm Noir has top notes of Osmanthus and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Vanilla, a base of Musk and Vetiver.