Fragrance comparison

On El vs Violette Patchouli

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

1 wins

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #18,960 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Violette Patchouli

Marcus Spurway

—0 votes

Rank #72,774 WoodyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

On El takes 1 of 1 categories.

On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Violette Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and violet character.

On El1/1

Violette Patchouli0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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 Pozo

Violette PatchouliMarcus Spurway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

violet91%

patchouli83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

CranberryApple

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletIris

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliEbony Wood

InformationalShared notesApple, Violet, Iris and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Violette Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#72,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOn ElHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

On 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,…

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Violette Patchouli by Marcus Spurway pairs crisp orchard fruit with powdery florals and dark, grounding earth. It opens with a sharp burst of tart cranberry and crisp green apple, giving the fragrance an energetic, tangy lift right out of the sprayer. As the tartness settles, powdery violet petals and cool iris take o…

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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.

Do On El and Violette Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Violet, Iris and Patchouli.

Is On El or Violette Patchouli better for summer or winter?

On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in On El and Violette Patchouli?

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. Violette Patchouli has top notes of Cranberry and Apple, heart notes of Violet and Iris, a base of Patchouli and Ebony Wood.