Ellen Tracy vs Nyala
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Ellen TracyChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
NyalaChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ellen Tracy2/4
Nyala2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nyala
- Sillage & projection
- Nyala
- Value for money
- Ellen Tracy
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ellen Tracy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ellen TracyEllen TracyNyalaJealousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 1,090 votes
Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%
3.71/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
53%Like
5%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
1,090 votes
29%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNyala
SillageNyala
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEllen TracyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
floral77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
sweet100%
fruity91%
woody83%
patchouli74%
musky65%
yellow floral56%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
PeachPlumCinnamonGalbanumHiacynthOsmanthusBergamotGreen Notes
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orris RootAldehydesRoseOrchidTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationFreesia
Base3 to 5 hours
SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberOakmossTonka BeanRaspberry
Top
PlumPraline
Heart
PatchouliYlang-Ylang
Base
MuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesPlum, Ylang-Ylang, Musk and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Ellen Tracy, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer62
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night37
Spring60
Summer0
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,750
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews167
Overall rank#63,087
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEllen TracyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEllen Tracy by Ellen Tracy delivers a soft, comforting profile centered on ripe fruit, powdery florals, and creamy woods. The scent opens with sweet peach and juicy plum sharpened by crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and a dusting of cinnamon. As the brightness settles, a classic floral heart emerges, featuring powde…
Reviews →Nyala by Jealous pairs dark plum with rich praline in a sweet, fruity opening that quickly settles into earthy patchouli and creamy ylang-ylang. Grounded by mossy oakmoss and soft musk, it creates a warm, textured aura suited for cool autumn evenings, casual dinners, and brisk outdoor walks.
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ellen Tracy or Nyala?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ellen Tracy is rated 3.85/5 from 1,090 votes; Nyala is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Ellen Tracy for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nyala for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ellen Tracy or Nyala?
Nyala lasts longest (Nyala 83/100, Ellen Tracy 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ellen Tracy or Nyala?
Nyala projects furthest (Nyala 71/100, Ellen Tracy 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ellen Tracy and Nyala smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Ylang-Ylang, Musk and Oakmoss.
Is Ellen Tracy or Nyala better for summer or winter?
Ellen Tracy suits daytime wear; Nyala suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ellen Tracy and Nyala?
Ellen Tracy has top notes of Peach, Plum, Cinnamon and Galbanum, heart notes of Orris Root, Aldehydes, Rose and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Amber. Nyala has top notes of Plum and Praline, heart notes of Patchouli and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk and Oakmoss.
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