Fragrance comparison

Florian vs L'Elegant

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 273 ratings analysed

5 wins

Florian

Gritti

4.0688 votes

Rank #8,045 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

L'Elegant

MDCI Parfums

3.92185 votes

Rank #5,859 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Florian takes 5 of 7 categories.

Florian
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
L'Elegant
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Florian5/7

L'Elegant2/7

Ratings & consensus: Florian
Community sentiment: L'Elegant
Longevity: Florian
Sillage & projection: Florian
Value for money: Florian
Versatility: Florian
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Elegant

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlorianGritti

L'ElegantMDCI Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

3.92/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerFlorianRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

19%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

88 votes

41%Love

30%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

118 votes

Category winnerL'ElegantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFlorian

SillageFlorian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value49

Category winnerFlorianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

animalic84%

amber77%

woody69%

rose61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 to 60 minutes

SaffronCardamomGinger

Heart4 to 6 hours

Laotian OudTaif RoseMyrrh

Base8 to 12+ hours

CivetIncenseSandalwood

Top

IncenseCardamomSaffronBlack Pepper

Heart

SandalwoodOrrisNutmegDavanaHoneyCinnamonCumin

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCashmeranLabdanumTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Myrrh and Incense. Durations are only published for Florian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer12

Fall86

Winter100

Day31

Night100

Spring69

Summer33

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFlorianMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex36

Women10

Men51

Unisex40

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,045

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#5,859

PerfumerIrene Farmachidi

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerL'ElegantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Florian by Gritti is an intense oriental woody fragrance that leads with sharp saffron, spicy cardamom, and fresh ginger. The scent quickly introduces a heavy, medicinal Laotian oud paired with deep Taif rose and resinous myrrh. As it settles, warm incense, creamy sandalwood, and a distinct civet accord create an anim…

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L'Elegant is a warm spicy, incense-led MDCI with cardamom, sandalwood, dusty woods and a restrained honeyed sweetness. Reviewers often notice the incense and oud more than the orris, with the spices fading fairly quickly for some skin types. It suits people who enjoy refined spicy woods with a polished niche feel, esp…

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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, Florian or L'Elegant?

Florian takes 5 of 7 categories. Florian is rated 4.06/5 from 88 votes; L'Elegant is rated 3.92/5 from 185 votes. Choose Florian for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L'Elegant for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Florian or L'Elegant?

Florian lasts longest (Florian 89/100, L'Elegant 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Florian or L'Elegant?

Florian projects furthest (Florian 80/100, L'Elegant 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Florian and L'Elegant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Myrrh and Incense.

Is Florian or L'Elegant better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Elegant is the stronger pick. For winter, Florian is the stronger pick. Florian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Florian and L'Elegant?

Florian has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Taif Rose and Myrrh, a base of Civet, Incense and Sandalwood. L'Elegant has top notes of Incense, Cardamom, Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Orris, Nutmeg and Davana, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Cashmeran and Labdanum.