Fragrance comparison

L'Elegante vs Lovely

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

2 wins

L'Elegante

I Caratteri

5.001 votes

Rank #51,709 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Lovely

Lanoe

3.8518 votes

Rank #21,622 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Elegante takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

L'Elegante2/3

Lovely1/3

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: Lovely

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'EleganteI Caratteri

LovelyLanoe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.85/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityL'Elegante

SillageL'Elegante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

rose77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

citrus91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

sweet65%

fresh56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh

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

BergamotLemonBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeRaspberryApple

Heart

RoseCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineNeroli

Base

AmberVanillaMuskPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Cyclamen. 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

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,622

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerLovelyHigher 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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Lovely by Lanoe opens bright and fruity, with bergamot, lemon, black currant and raspberry giving it a juicy citrus sparkle. As it settles, soft florals move in over a sweet musky base of vanilla, amber and light woods. It reads as an easy daytime scent, especially in spring or mild summer weather. If you like fresh f…

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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 Lovely?

L'Elegante takes 2 of 3 categories. L'Elegante is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Lovely is rated 3.85/5 from 18 votes. Choose L'Elegante for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Lovely for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Elegante or Lovely?

L'Elegante lasts longest (L'Elegante 100/100, Lovely 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Elegante or Lovely?

L'Elegante projects furthest (L'Elegante 100/100, Lovely 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Elegante and Lovely smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Rose, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Cyclamen.

Is L'Elegante or Lovely better for summer or winter?

Lovely suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Elegante and Lovely?

L'Elegante features Rose, Sandalwood, Orangewood, Bergamot and Cyclamen. Lovely has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli.