Fragrance comparison

Elena vs Where We Used To Live

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

Elena

Mazzolari

3.7233 votes

Rank #18,948 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Where We Used To Live

Azman

3.5272 votes

Rank #12,970 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Where We Used To Live takes 4 of 5 categories.

Elena
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Where We Used To Live
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Elena1/5

Where We Used To Live4/5

Ratings & consensus: Elena
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Where We Used To Live
Sillage & projection: Where We Used To Live
Value for money: Where We Used To Live
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Where We Used To Live

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElenaMazzolari

Where We Used To LiveAzman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

3.52/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerElenaRating 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

29%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

8%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityWhere We Used To Live

SillageWhere We Used To Live

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerWhere We Used To LiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

floral92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, fruity 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

HoneysuckleCassisMagnolia

Heart

OsmanthusOrange BlossomHeliotropeRoseJasmineSaffron

Base

VanillaMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

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

Spring94

Summer76

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night72

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#12,970

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerWhere We Used To LiveHigher 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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Where We Used To Live by Azman is a unique, nostalgic blend that leans into the interplay of florals and resins. It opens with a bright, candied mix of magnolia and honeysuckle before softening into a powdery heart of heliotrope, osmanthus, and saffron. On skin, it settles into an almond-vanilla base, making it a dist…

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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 Where We Used To Live?

Where We Used To Live takes 4 of 5 categories. Elena is rated 3.72/5 from 33 votes; Where We Used To Live is rated 3.52/5 from 72 votes. Choose Elena for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Where We Used To Live for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elena or Where We Used To Live?

Where We Used To Live lasts longest (Where We Used To Live 80/100, Elena 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elena or Where We Used To Live?

Where We Used To Live projects furthest (Where We Used To Live 66/100, Elena 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elena and Where We Used To Live smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Vetiver, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Elena or Where We Used To Live better for summer or winter?

Elena suits daytime wear; Where We Used To Live suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elena and Where We Used To Live?

Elena features Osmanthus, Floral Notes, Vetiver, Lime and Orange Blossom. Where We Used To Live has top notes of Honeysuckle, Cassis and Magnolia, heart notes of Osmanthus, Orange Blossom, Heliotrope and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vetiver.