Fragrance comparison

Fashionably London Elixir vs WF/2020

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 340 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fashionably London Elixir

Zara

4.36223 votes

Rank #1,886 RoseFloral

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59%scent match

Closely related

WF/2020

A. N. Other

3.81117 votes

Rank #8,714 RoseMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashionably London Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fashionably London Elixir
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
WF/2020
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Fashionably London Elixir5/7

WF/20202/7

Ratings & consensus: Fashionably London Elixir
Community sentiment: WF/2020
Longevity: Fashionably London Elixir
Sillage & projection: Fashionably London Elixir
Value for money: Fashionably London Elixir
Versatility: WF/2020
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fashionably London Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fashionably London ElixirZara

WF/2020A. N. Other

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 93%Had 7%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

29%Love

53%Like

15%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerWF/2020Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityFashionably London Elixir

SillageFashionably London Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value68

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

citrus30%

rose100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both rose, musky and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RosePeony

Base

Musk

Top

SaffronBergamotAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Heart

RosePomegranatePeony

Base

PatchouliSuedeMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Peony and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer38

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night100

Category winnerWF/2020Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

Men2

Unisex31

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,886

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#8,714

PerfumerCatherine Selig

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Fashionably London Elixir opens with a crisp splash of bergamot that quickly gives way to dense, velvety red rose and dewy peony petals. Created in collaboration with Jo Malone, this concentration thickens the breezy profile of the original eau de parfum by grounding the floral heart in deep red musk and dry wood…

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WF/2020 is a modern rose musk with a soft suede edge and a warm saffron glow. It opens with a tart, fresh lift (bergamot against rose), then settles into rose, patchouli and clean musks that feel smooth, quietly dressed up, and not overly sweet. Expect a close, elegant wear with a slightly rubbery leather nuance. Some…

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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, Fashionably London Elixir or WF/2020?

Fashionably London Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Fashionably London Elixir is rated 4.36/5 from 223 votes; WF/2020 is rated 3.81/5 from 117 votes. Choose Fashionably London Elixir for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose WF/2020 for a rose and musky character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Fashionably London Elixir or WF/2020?

Fashionably London Elixir lasts longest (Fashionably London Elixir 79/100, WF/2020 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashionably London Elixir or WF/2020?

Fashionably London Elixir projects furthest (Fashionably London Elixir 72/100, WF/2020 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fashionably London Elixir and WF/2020 smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, musky and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Peony and Musk.

Is Fashionably London Elixir or WF/2020 better for summer or winter?

For summer, WF/2020 is the stronger pick. For winter, Fashionably London Elixir is the stronger pick. WF/2020 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashionably London Elixir and WF/2020?

Fashionably London Elixir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Peony, a base of Musk. WF/2020 has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), heart notes of Rose, Pomegranate and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Suede and Musk.