Fragrance comparison

Nina L'Elixir vs Odette

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,651 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nina L'Elixir

Nina Ricci

3.892,436 votes

Rank #2,961 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Odette

Carla Fracci

3.88215 votes

Rank #31,188 MarineFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nina L'Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nina L'Elixir
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter.
Odette
Choose it for a marine and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

Nina L'Elixir4/7

Odette3/7

Ratings & consensus: Nina L'Elixir
Community sentiment: Odette
Longevity: Nina L'Elixir
Sillage & projection: Odette
Value for money: Odette
Versatility: Nina L'Elixir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nina L'Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nina L'ElixirNina Ricci

OdetteCarla Fracci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 2,436 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerNina L'ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

2,436 votes

23%Love

59%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

215 votes

Category winnerOdetteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNina L'Elixir

SillageOdette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value55

Category winnerOdetteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

citrus77%

fresh65%

sour53%

musky42%

marine100%

fruity92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonCaipirinha

Heart

Red BerriesJasmineCandy apple

Base

MuskAmberCedar

Top

Sea waterMelonPineappleGreen AppleAmalfi Lemon

Heart

FreesiaJasmine

Base

MuskMahoganyTeak WoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Jasmine, Musk and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring74

Summer100

Fall13

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNina L'ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women98

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,961

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#31,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNina L'ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nina L'Elixir by Nina Ricci opens with sharp Amalfi lemon and a crisp Caipirinha lime accord before settling into candied red apple and tart red berries. Clean jasmine softens the fruity intensity in the heart, while musk and cedar ground the dry-down. It works best during cool autumn mornings or chilly spring afterno…

Reviews →

Odette by Carla Fracci is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Odette was launched in 2008. Top notes are Sea water, Melon, Pineapple, Green Apple and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Freesia and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Mahogany, Teak Wood, Amber and Cedar. It opens with Sea water, Melon. The heart moves into Free…

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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, Nina L'Elixir or Odette?

Nina L'Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Nina L'Elixir is rated 3.89/5 from 2,436 votes; Odette is rated 3.88/5 from 215 votes. Choose Nina L'Elixir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Odette for a marine and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Nina L'Elixir or Odette?

Nina L'Elixir lasts longest (Nina L'Elixir 62/100, Odette 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nina L'Elixir or Odette?

Odette projects furthest (Odette 60/100, Nina L'Elixir 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nina L'Elixir and Odette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and musky accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine, Musk and Amber.

Is Nina L'Elixir or Odette better for summer or winter?

For summer, Odette is the stronger pick. For winter, Nina L'Elixir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nina L'Elixir and Odette?

Nina L'Elixir has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Caipirinha, heart notes of Red Berries, Jasmine and Candy apple, a base of Musk, Amber and Cedar. Odette has top notes of Sea water, Melon, Pineapple and Green Apple, heart notes of Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Mahogany, Teak Wood and Amber.