Fragrance comparison

L'Elegante vs Samia Turquoise

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

L'Elegante

I Caratteri

5.001 votes

Rank #51,725 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Samia Turquoise

Thera Cosméticos

4.0617 votes

Rank #36,772 CitrusLavender

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.
Samia Turquoise
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Elegante2/3

Samia Turquoise1/3

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: Samia Turquoise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'EleganteI Caratteri

Samia TurquoiseThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%

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

53%Love

18%Like

18%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

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%

citrus100%

lavender91%

aromatic83%

soapy74%

fresh spicy65%

musky56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus

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

LavenderLemonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

SoapLilacLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

MuskAmberVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lilac. 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

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men7

Unisex71

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,725

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,772

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSamia TurquoiseHigher 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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Samia Turquoise opens with a burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange that cuts straight through humid summer air. Lavender arrives quickly behind the citrus, smoothing out the top layer with a clean, herb-tinted freshness. As the initial zest settles, middle notes of soap, lilac, lily-of-the-valley, and jasmine …

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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 Samia Turquoise?

L'Elegante takes 2 of 3 categories. L'Elegante is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Samia Turquoise is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes. Choose L'Elegante for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Samia Turquoise for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Elegante or Samia Turquoise?

L'Elegante lasts longest (L'Elegante 100/100, Samia Turquoise 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Elegante or Samia Turquoise?

L'Elegante projects furthest (L'Elegante 100/100, Samia Turquoise 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Elegante and Samia Turquoise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lilac.

Is L'Elegante or Samia Turquoise better for summer or winter?

Samia Turquoise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Elegante and Samia Turquoise?

L'Elegante features Rose, Sandalwood, Orangewood, Bergamot and Cyclamen. Samia Turquoise has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Soap, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver and Sandalwood.