Fragrance comparison

Elle vs Ophelia

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elle

Lancetti

4.2322 votes

Rank #32,407 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Ophelia

Manuel Attardi

3.6213 votes

Rank #45,847 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elle takes 4 of 5 categories.

Elle
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ophelia
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elle4/5

Ophelia0/5

Ratings & consensus: Elle
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elle
Sillage & projection: Elle
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElleLancetti

OpheliaManuel Attardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 30%Had 19%Want 51%

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

Category winnerElleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

46%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

23%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityElle

SillageElle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

marine92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Green NotesOrange BlossomGalbanumFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangHyacinthNarcissusRoseCarnationHeliotropeOrchidJasmine

Base

MuskAmberMossVanillaCedarSandalwoodVetiver

Top20-30 mins

Aquatic notesFennelLavenderPalisander RosewoodRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesNarcissusJasmineHyacinthCarnationRoseOrchid

Base6-8+ hrs

SeaweedOrris RootPatchouliImmortelleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Narcissus, Rose and Carnation. Durations are only published for Ophelia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter63

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer71

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men9

Unisex36

Women55

Casual 37%Work 30%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,407

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#45,847

PerfumerManuel Attardi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerElleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lancetti Elle opens with a crisp burst of galbanum and bitter green notes, immediately establishing a sharp, retro character that feels miles away from modern sugary scents. As it settles on the skin, the bitter opening softens into a rich bouquet of ylang-ylang and clean white flowers, grounded by a subtle sweetness …

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Ophelia by Manuel Attardi is a brackish botanical scent that smells like a cold English riverbank in late spring. It is strange. Crushed fennel and bitter rosemary hit the nose first, accompanied by a sharp aquatic rush that feels like chilled river water rather than a tropical beach. Within minutes, the green herbal …

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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, Elle or Ophelia?

Elle takes 4 of 5 categories. Elle is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes; Ophelia is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose Elle for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ophelia for a aromatic and marine character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elle or Ophelia?

Elle lasts longest (Elle 73/100, Ophelia 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elle or Ophelia?

Elle projects furthest (Elle 60/100, Ophelia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elle and Ophelia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Narcissus, Rose and Carnation.

Is Elle or Ophelia better for summer or winter?

Elle suits daytime wear; Ophelia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elle and Ophelia?

Elle has top notes of Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Galbanum and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth, Narcissus and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Moss and Vanilla. Ophelia has top notes of Aquatic notes, Fennel, Lavender and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Water Notes, Narcissus, Jasmine and Hyacinth, a base of Seaweed, Orris Root, Patchouli and Immortelle.