Fragrance comparison

French Smoking vs On El

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

4 wins

French Smoking

Evaflor

4.0011 votes

Rank #38,964 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #17,027 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

French Smoking takes 4 of 5 categories.

French Smoking
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

French Smoking4/5

On El1/5

Ratings & consensus: French Smoking
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: French Smoking
Sillage & projection: French Smoking
Value for money: French Smoking
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: On El

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

French SmokingEvaflor

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 42%Want 28%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

Category winnerFrench SmokingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityFrench Smoking

SillageFrench Smoking

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value63

Category winnerFrench SmokingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

powdery83%

lavender74%

aromatic65%

musky56%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cedar, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for French Smoking, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 44%Work 31%Party 14%Date 11%

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,027

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerOn ElHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

French Smoking by Evaflor is a straightforward, budget-friendly men's cologne built around aromatic herbs, zesty citrus, and dry woods. The first spritz delivers an eye-opening burst of sharp lavender, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before leveling out into clean cedar and gentle jasmine. Down in the base, q…

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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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, French Smoking or On El?

French Smoking takes 4 of 5 categories. French Smoking is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose French Smoking for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, French Smoking or On El?

French Smoking lasts longest (French Smoking 64/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, French Smoking or On El?

French Smoking projects furthest (French Smoking 81/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do French Smoking and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cedar, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is French Smoking or On El better for summer or winter?

French Smoking suits daytime wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in French Smoking and On El?

French Smoking has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.