Fragrance comparison

L'Elegante vs Queen of Heart

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

3 wins

L'Elegante

I Caratteri

5.001 votes

Rank #51,725 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Queen of Heart

Lanoe

3.002 votes

Rank #64,799 WoodyFloral

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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.
Queen of Heart
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Best in winter, evening wear.

L'Elegante3/3

Queen of Heart0/3

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

Queen of HeartLanoe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

50%Like

0%Ok

50%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

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate50

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%

woody100%

floral92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, citrus and 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

BergamotLemonBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeRaspberryApple

Heart

RoseCyclamenJasminePepperNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedarVetiverAmberVanilla

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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

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#51,725

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,799

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Queen of Heart opens with bright citrus and dark berry notes, then settles into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and neroli over a woody, musky base. The overall effect reads polished, powdery and gently spicy rather than playful. It may suit someone who likes floral woody perfumes with a fuller presence, especially fo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Elegante or Queen of Heart?

L'Elegante takes 3 of 3 categories. L'Elegante is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Queen of Heart is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose L'Elegante for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Queen of Heart for a woody and floral character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Elegante or Queen of Heart?

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

Which projects more, L'Elegante or Queen of Heart?

L'Elegante projects furthest (L'Elegante 100/100, Queen of Heart 90/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Elegante and Queen of Heart smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Cyclamen.

Is L'Elegante or Queen of Heart better for summer or winter?

Queen of Heart suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Elegante and Queen of Heart?

L'Elegante features Rose, Sandalwood, Orangewood, Bergamot and Cyclamen. Queen of Heart has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Pepper, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar.