Fragrance comparison

Lofty vs On El

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lofty

MAIOS

4.3315 votes

Rank #45,675 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #18,960 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lofty takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lofty
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lofty4/5

On El1/5

Ratings & consensus: Lofty
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lofty
Sillage & projection: Lofty
Value for money: Lofty
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: On El

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LoftyMAIOS

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 48%Had 22%Want 30%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

Category winnerLoftyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

7%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLofty

SillageLofty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLoftyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

floral83%

violet74%

fresh65%

powdery56%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCarnation

Base

SandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Top

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,675

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerOn ElHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lofty by MAIOS is a floral woody musk scent built on a prominent violet heart. Launched in 2020, this perfume balances powdery floral notes against a grounding sandalwood and vetiver base. It performs best during temperate spring days when the gentle combination of bergamot and mandarin orange can shine without being …

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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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, Lofty or On El?

Lofty takes 4 of 5 categories. Lofty is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Lofty for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lofty or On El?

Lofty lasts longest (Lofty 80/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lofty or On El?

Lofty projects furthest (Lofty 80/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lofty and On El smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Violet, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood.

Is Lofty or On El better for summer or winter?

Lofty suits daytime wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lofty and On El?

Lofty has top notes of Violet, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.