On El vs Rafale
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rafale takes 3 of 5 categories.
On ElChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RafaleChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
On El2/5
Rafale3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Rafale
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- On El
- Sillage & projection
- Rafale
- Value for money
- Rafale
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- On El
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
On ElJesus Del PozoRafaleMolinardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%
4.07/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 40%Had 24%Want 36%
Category winnerRafaleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
57 votes
33%Love
53%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOn El
SillageRafale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRafaleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
herbal70%
lavender60%
white floral50%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base
OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli
Notes
JasmineBasilLavenderBergamotArtemisiaVetiverJuniper BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliLemonCedarMandarin Orange
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine 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 seasonSpring100
Summer95
Fall63
Winter5
Day100
Night27
Spring89
Summer100
Fall67
Winter22
Day100
Night13
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,981
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#37,095
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerOn ElHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOn 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,…
Reviews →Molinard Rafale is a crisp 1977 aromatic blend that opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, mandarin orange, and crushed sweet basil. It feels like stepping into a sunlit French herb garden right after a cool morning rain, mixing bright citrus with clean herbal greenery. As it warms on the skin, French lavender and …
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, On El or Rafale?
Rafale takes 3 of 5 categories. On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes; Rafale is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rafale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, On El or Rafale?
They last about the same: On El 56/100, Rafale 55/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, On El or Rafale?
Rafale projects furthest (Rafale 73/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do On El and Rafale smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cedar.
Is On El or Rafale better for summer or winter?
On El suits daytime wear; Rafale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in On El and Rafale?
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. Rafale features Jasmine, Basil, Lavender, Bergamot and Artemisia.
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