Nonchalance vs Ellen Tracy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ellen Tracy takes 5 of 7 categories.
NonchalanceChoose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ellen TracyChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nonchalance1/7
Ellen Tracy5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ellen Tracy
- Community sentiment
- Ellen Tracy
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Nonchalance
- Value for money
- Ellen Tracy
- Versatility
- Ellen Tracy
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ellen Tracy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NonchalanceNonchalanceEllen TracyEllen TracyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 186 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 1,090 votes
Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%
Category winnerEllen TracyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
47%Like
8%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate
186 votes
25%Love
53%Like
5%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
1,090 votes
Category winnerEllen TracyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageNonchalance
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEllen TracyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaldehydic100%
fresh92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
woody69%
rose61%
woody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
floral77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesGreen LeavesRaspberry
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineRoseVioletOrris RootGeranium
Base
MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanOakmossCedarAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
PeachPlumCinnamonGalbanumHiacynthOsmanthusBergamotGreen Notes
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orris RootAldehydesRoseOrchidTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationFreesia
Base3 to 5 hours
SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberOakmossTonka BeanRaspberry
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Raspberry, Rose and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Ellen Tracy, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring77
Summer50
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night51
Spring81
Summer62
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night37
Category winnerEllen TracyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,873
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#3,750
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews167
Category winnerEllen TracyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNonchalance by Nonchalance opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes and crisp green leaves, softened slightly by a light touch of raspberry. Created in 1960, this floral aldehyde fragrance shifts into a dense heart dominated by lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, geranium, and powder-rich orris root. As the scent settles…
Reviews →Ellen Tracy by Ellen Tracy delivers a soft, comforting profile centered on ripe fruit, powdery florals, and creamy woods. The scent opens with sweet peach and juicy plum sharpened by crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and a dusting of cinnamon. As the brightness settles, a classic floral heart emerges, featuring powde…
Reviews →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, Nonchalance or Ellen Tracy?
Ellen Tracy takes 5 of 7 categories. Nonchalance is rated 3.65/5 from 186 votes; Ellen Tracy is rated 3.85/5 from 1,090 votes. Choose Nonchalance for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ellen Tracy for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Nonchalance or Ellen Tracy?
They last about the same: Nonchalance 61/100, Ellen Tracy 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Nonchalance or Ellen Tracy?
Projection is very close: Nonchalance 55/100, Ellen Tracy 54/100 for sillage.
Do Nonchalance and Ellen Tracy smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Raspberry, Rose and Orris Root.
Is Nonchalance or Ellen Tracy better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ellen Tracy is the stronger pick. For winter, Ellen Tracy is the stronger pick. Nonchalance suits daytime wear; Ellen Tracy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nonchalance and Ellen Tracy?
Nonchalance has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Leaves and Raspberry, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss. Ellen Tracy has top notes of Peach, Plum, Cinnamon and Galbanum, heart notes of Orris Root, Aldehydes, Rose and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Amber.
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