Fragrance comparison

L'Elegante vs I Fiori del Cielo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Elegante

I Caratteri

5.001 votes

Rank #51,709 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

I Fiori del Cielo

I Profumi di Firenze

3.7114 votes

Rank #58,117 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Elegante takes 4 of 4 categories.

L'Elegante
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.
I Fiori del Cielo
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Elegante4/4

I Fiori del Cielo0/4

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): L'Elegante
Fragranxe ranking: L'Elegante

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'EleganteI Caratteri

I Fiori del CieloI Profumi di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%

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

7%Love

64%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityL'Elegante

SillageL'Elegante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

rose77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

floral100%

fresh92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both floral, citrus and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruitOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenLilacLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGreen Apple

Base5-7 hrs

Woodsy NotesSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk

Category winnerL'EleganteLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer40

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,117

PerfumerGiovanni Di Massimo

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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I Fiori del Cielo opens with a quick splash of tart grapefruit and sweet mandarin orange that feels crisp rather than sugary. The citrus bites early. Within ten minutes, that initial sharp burst gives way to a clean field of springtime petals led by dewy lilac, green apple, and lily-of-the-valley. Nothing smells syrup…

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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 I Fiori del Cielo?

L'Elegante takes 4 of 4 categories. L'Elegante is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; I Fiori del Cielo is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose L'Elegante for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Choose I Fiori del Cielo for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Elegante or I Fiori del Cielo?

L'Elegante lasts longest (L'Elegante 100/100, I Fiori del Cielo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Elegante or I Fiori del Cielo?

L'Elegante projects furthest (L'Elegante 100/100, I Fiori del Cielo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Elegante and I Fiori del Cielo smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Bergamot, Cyclamen and Jasmine.

Is L'Elegante or I Fiori del Cielo better for summer or winter?

I Fiori del Cielo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Elegante and I Fiori del Cielo?

L'Elegante features Rose, Sandalwood, Orangewood, Bergamot and Cyclamen. I Fiori del Cielo has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Cyclamen, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood, Vetiver and White Musk.