Fragrance comparison

Elena vs Sense

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

2 wins

Elena

Mazzolari

3.7233 votes

Rank #18,948 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Sense

Seventeen

4.339 votes

Rank #32,791 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elena takes 2 of 3 categories.

Elena
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sense
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Elena2/3

Sense1/3

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

SenseSeventeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 29%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityElena

SillageSense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

woody100%

white floral92%

musky84%

powdery77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody 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

Orange BlossomOsmanthus

Heart

AmberVanilla

Base

MuskPrecious WoodsVetiver

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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#32,791

PerfumerNot listed

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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Sense by Seventeen offers a clean blend of orange blossom and musk. The floral opening quickly yields to a soft base of precious woods and vetiver. It is a subtle scent for casual daytime wear during the warmer spring and summer months.

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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 Sense?

Elena takes 2 of 3 categories. Elena is rated 3.72/5 from 33 votes; Sense is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Elena for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sense for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elena or Sense?

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

Which projects more, Elena or Sense?

Sense projects furthest (Sense 88/100, Elena 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elena and Sense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Vetiver, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Elena or Sense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Elena and Sense?

Elena features Osmanthus, Floral Notes, Vetiver, Lime and Orange Blossom. Sense has top notes of Orange Blossom and Osmanthus, heart notes of Amber and Vanilla, a base of Musk, Precious Woods and Vetiver.