Fragrance comparison

Mark Birley vs On El

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mark Birley

4.19140 votes

Rank #8,993 CitrusPowdery

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40%scent match

Some overlap

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #18,091 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mark Birley takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mark Birley
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mark Birley4/7

On El3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mark BirleyMark Birley

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

Category winnerMark BirleyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

140 votes

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerMark BirleyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOn El

SillageMark Birley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOn ElBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

violet61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCarrot SeedsLeather

Base2 to 4 hours

IncenseVetiverSandalwoodMuskCedar

Top

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Violet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mark Birley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall47

Winter18

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerOn ElMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,993

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#18,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMark BirleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mark Birley is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance created by Pierre Bourdon in 1996. It opens with an immediate burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange, providing a clean and bright introduction. As the bright citrus fades, the fragrance introduces a dry heart built around violet, earthy carrot seeds, and subtle l…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mark Birley or On El?

Mark Birley takes 4 of 7 categories. Mark Birley is rated 4.19/5 from 140 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Mark Birley for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mark Birley or On El?

On El lasts longest (On El 56/100, Mark Birley 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mark Birley or On El?

Projection is very close: Mark Birley 54/100, On El 53/100 for sillage.

Do Mark Birley and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Mark Birley or On El better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mark Birley is the stronger pick. For winter, Mark Birley is the stronger pick. Mark Birley suits daytime wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mark Birley and On El?

Mark Birley has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Carrot Seeds and Leather, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.