Fragrance comparison

Elena vs Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 526 ratings analysed

Elena

Mazzolari

3.7233 votes

Rank #18,944 FloralWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her

Narciso Rodriguez

4.10493 votes

Rank #25,709 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her 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.
Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Elena2/5

Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her3/5

Ratings & consensus: Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elena
Sillage & projection: Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her
Value for money: Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her
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

Narciso Rodriguez Musc for HerNarciso Rodriguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

4.10/ 5 · 493 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNarciso Rodriguez Musc for HerRating 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

47%Love

32%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

493 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityElena

SillageNarciso Rodriguez Musc for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNarciso Rodriguez Musc for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

musky100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both floral, woody and fruity

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

Notes

MuskOsmanthusOrange BlossomAmberWoodsy NotesVetiverVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring96

Summer59

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex10

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#25,709

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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A soft, powdery musk with orange blossom, osmanthus and warm woods, Musc for Her wears close and intimate rather than loud. It opens clean and slightly floral, then settles into a creamy, skin-like trail with amber, vanilla and vetiver adding warmth. This suits someone who likes elegant musks with a polished, feminine…

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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 Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her?

Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her takes 3 of 5 categories. Elena is rated 3.72/5 from 33 votes; Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her is rated 4.10/5 from 493 votes. Choose Elena for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elena or Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her?

Elena lasts longest (Elena 72/100, Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elena or Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her?

Projection is very close: Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her 60/100, Elena 58/100 for sillage.

Do Elena and Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Vetiver, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Elena or Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her better for summer or winter?

Elena suits daytime wear; Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elena and Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her?

Elena features Osmanthus, Floral Notes, Vetiver, Lime and Orange Blossom. Narciso Rodriguez Musc for Her features Musk, Osmanthus, Orange Blossom, Amber and Woodsy Notes.