Fragrance comparison

L'Elegante vs Folhas Cítricas

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

L'Elegante

I Caratteri

5.001 votes

Rank #51,709 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Folhas Cítricas

Natura

4.004 votes

Rank #58,371 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Elegante takes 3 of 3 categories.

L'Elegante
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Folhas Cítricas
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Elegante3/3

Folhas Cítricas0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'EleganteI Caratteri

Folhas CítricasNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 44%Had 25%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityL'Elegante

SillageL'Elegante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

rose77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseSandalwoodOrangewoodBergamotCyclamenJasmineIris FlowerLilacMandarin OrangeLily-of-the-ValleyMossVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonWatery NotesCedar NeedlesPearOrangeLavenderMandarin OrangePomelo

Heart

Clove LeafLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumCardamomFalse JasmineNutmegIso E Super

Base

MossAmber XtremeVetiverMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Moss. Durations are only published for L'Elegante, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,371

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'EleganteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Elegante by I Caratteri opens with a crisp splash of Italian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, backed by juicy slices of green apple and fresh pear. As it settles onto the skin, a clean bouquet of rose, cyclamen, and lily-of-the-valley unfolds alongside smooth, creamy sandalwood and earthy oakmoss. Rather than fee…

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Folhas Cítricas opens with a brisk mix of lemon, mandarin, pomelo and watery notes, then settles into a green, lightly spiced woody base. It reads fresh first, but not simple. This is the kind of citrus aromatic that suits daytime wear, warm weather and casual office use. Sample first if you want strong projection or …

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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, L'Elegante or Folhas Cítricas?

L'Elegante takes 3 of 3 categories. L'Elegante is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Folhas Cítricas is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose L'Elegante for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Folhas Cítricas for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Elegante or Folhas Cítricas?

L'Elegante lasts longest (L'Elegante 100/100, Folhas Cítricas 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Elegante or Folhas Cítricas?

L'Elegante projects furthest (L'Elegante 100/100, Folhas Cítricas 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Elegante and Folhas Cítricas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Moss.

Is L'Elegante or Folhas Cítricas better for summer or winter?

Folhas Cítricas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Elegante and Folhas Cítricas?

L'Elegante features Rose, Sandalwood, Orangewood, Bergamot and Cyclamen. Folhas Cítricas has top notes of Lemon, Watery Notes, Cedar Needles and Pear, heart notes of Clove Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Moss, Amber Xtreme, Vetiver and Musk.