Fragrance comparison

Linda Summer vs Elegance

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 164 ratings analysed

Linda Summer

O Boticário

3.96157 votes

Rank #14,809 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Elegance

Johan B

4.437 votes

Rank #37,590 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegance takes 3 of 4 categories.

Linda Summer
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Elegance
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Linda Summer1/4

Elegance3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elegance
Sillage & projection: Elegance
Value for money: Elegance
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Linda Summer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Linda SummerO Boticário

EleganceJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 21%Had 18%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

48%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

157 votes

43%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityElegance

SillageElegance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fruity90%

sweet80%

powdery70%

violet60%

floral50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachTropical FruitsPearBergamotLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomPeonyVioletNarcissusJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

TangerinePeachPearBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletMagnoliaOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Pear, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Elegance, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#37,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLinda SummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Linda Summer by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing fruity floral perfume made for warm, sunny weather. It opens with juicy slices of sweet peach, crisp pear, and sparkling lemon that immediately lift your spirits. As the citrus settles, a soft bouquet of orange blossom, peony, and gentle violet emerges, giving the fr…

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Elegance by Johan B offers an immediate splash of bright orchard fruits that feels instantly approachable. You smell juicy tangerine and crisp green pear right off the nozzle. Then, sweet peach softens the citrus bite. Within fifteen minutes, the tart fruit gives way to powdery violet and creamy magnolia blossoms. The…

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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, Linda Summer or Elegance?

Elegance takes 3 of 4 categories. Linda Summer is rated 3.96/5 from 157 votes; Elegance is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Linda Summer for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Elegance for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Linda Summer or Elegance?

Elegance lasts longest (Elegance 73/100, Linda Summer 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Linda Summer or Elegance?

Elegance projects furthest (Elegance 64/100, Linda Summer 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Linda Summer and Elegance smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Pear, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Linda Summer or Elegance better for summer or winter?

Elegance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Linda Summer and Elegance?

Linda Summer has top notes of Peach, Tropical Fruits, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Peony, Violet and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Elegance has top notes of Tangerine, Peach, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk and Amber.