Fragrance comparison

Norell vs Ellen Tracy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,476 ratings analysed

5 wins

Norell

4.17386 votes

Rank #1,972 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Ellen Tracy

3.851,090 votes

Rank #3,750 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Norell takes 5 of 7 categories.

Norell
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ellen Tracy
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Norell5/7

Ellen Tracy2/7

Ratings & consensus: Norell
Community sentiment: Norell
Longevity: Norell
Sillage & projection: Norell
Value for money: Ellen Tracy
Versatility: Ellen Tracy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Norell

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NorellNorell

Ellen TracyEllen Tracy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 386 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 1,090 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

Category winnerNorellRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

41%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

386 votes

25%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

1,090 votes

Category winnerNorellMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNorell

SillageNorell

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value80

Category winnerEllen TracyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

yellow floral69%

woody61%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

floral77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NarcissusGalbanumHiacynthLavenderBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

CarnationArum LilyCorianderRoseMimosaIrisGardeniaYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossVetiverMyrrhMuskAmberCedarSandalwoodVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

PeachPlumCinnamonGalbanumHiacynthOsmanthusBergamotGreen Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orris RootAldehydesRoseOrchidTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationFreesia

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberOakmossTonka BeanRaspberry

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Hiacynth, Bergamot and Carnation. Durations are only published for Ellen Tracy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer55

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night77

Spring81

Summer62

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night37

Category winnerEllen TracyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,972

PerfumerJosephine Catapano

Launched—

Reviews89

Overall rank#3,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews167

Category winnerNorellHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Norell by Norell, composed by Josephine Catapano in 1968, opens with an unmistakable snap of bitter galbanum and hyacinth. Lemon and bergamot provide a bright citrus flash, but green resin dominates the immediate atmosphere. As the sharp top notes soften, a complex heart of clove-spiced carnation, narcissus, ylang-yla…

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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…

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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, Norell or Ellen Tracy?

Norell takes 5 of 7 categories. Norell is rated 4.17/5 from 386 votes; Ellen Tracy is rated 3.85/5 from 1,090 votes. Choose Norell for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ellen Tracy for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Norell or Ellen Tracy?

Norell lasts longest (Norell 76/100, Ellen Tracy 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Norell or Ellen Tracy?

Norell projects furthest (Norell 68/100, Ellen Tracy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Norell and Ellen Tracy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Hiacynth, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Norell or Ellen Tracy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ellen Tracy is the stronger pick. For winter, Norell is the stronger pick. Norell suits daytime wear; Ellen Tracy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Norell and Ellen Tracy?

Norell has top notes of Narcissus, Galbanum, Hiacynth and Lavender, heart notes of Carnation, Arum Lily, Coriander and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Myrrh and Musk. 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.