Fragrance comparison

Nina L'Elixir vs Style Heel Lemon

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,438 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nina L'Elixir

Nina Ricci

3.892,436 votes

Rank #2,961 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Style Heel Lemon

Jean-Pierre Sand

3.002 votes

Rank #63,756 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nina L'Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Nina L'Elixir
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Style Heel Lemon
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nina L'Elixir4/4

Style Heel Lemon0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nina L'Elixir
Sillage & projection: Nina L'Elixir
Value for money: Nina L'Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
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

Style Heel LemonJean-Pierre Sand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 2,436 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNina L'Elixir

SillageNina L'Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNina L'ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

citrus77%

fresh65%

sour53%

musky42%

fruity100%

sweet86%

citrus72%

fresh58%

rose44%

sour30%

Scent match70%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and citrus

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

GrapefruitAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Red BerriesRaspberryRose

Base

MuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Red Berries, Musk and Cedar. 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women98

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,961

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#63,756

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…

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Style Heel Lemon opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon and tart grapefruit that feels almost effervescent in warm weather. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus blast softens as juicy red berries and sweet raspberry emerge, shifting the scent from crisp citrus to a fruity floral heart. A faint, clean rose lingers …

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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 Style Heel Lemon?

Nina L'Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Nina L'Elixir is rated 3.89/5 from 2,436 votes; Style Heel Lemon is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Nina L'Elixir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Style Heel Lemon for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nina L'Elixir or Style Heel Lemon?

Nina L'Elixir lasts longest (Nina L'Elixir 62/100, Style Heel Lemon 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nina L'Elixir or Style Heel Lemon?

Nina L'Elixir projects furthest (Nina L'Elixir 54/100, Style Heel Lemon 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nina L'Elixir and Style Heel Lemon smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Red Berries, Musk and Cedar.

Is Nina L'Elixir or Style Heel Lemon better for summer or winter?

Style Heel Lemon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nina L'Elixir and Style Heel Lemon?

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. Style Heel Lemon has top notes of Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Red Berries, Raspberry and Rose, a base of Musk and Virginia Cedar.