Fragrance comparison

On El vs What Else Men

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

3 wins

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #17,027 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

What Else Men

A.P. Durand Parfums

4.1021 votes

Rank #28,056 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

On El takes 3 of 5 categories.

On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
What Else Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

On El3/5

What Else Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: What Else Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: On El
Sillage & projection: On El
Value for money: What Else Men
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

What Else MenA.P. Durand Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 69%Had 8%Want 23%

Category winnerWhat Else MenRating 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

43%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOn El

SillageOn El

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value70

Category winnerWhat Else MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

musky44%

powdery30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and 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

Top

OrangeLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleGinger

Heart

GeraniumVetiverSandalwoodMintRosemary

Base

MuskAmberMoss

InformationalShared notesApple, Lemon, Mint and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter70

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,027

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#28,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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What Else Men is a bright, clean citrus aromatic that opens with juicy orange, lemon and bergamot, then adds a crisp ginger bite. In the heart, mint and rosemary give it a fresh, showered feel over geranium and smooth woods. It settles into a soft musky amber with a touch of moss. It usually wears close, which makes i…

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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, On El or What Else Men?

On El takes 3 of 5 categories. On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes; What Else Men is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose What Else Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, On El or What Else Men?

On El lasts longest (On El 56/100, What Else Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, On El or What Else Men?

On El projects furthest (On El 53/100, What Else Men 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do On El and What Else Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Lemon, Mint and Mandarin Orange.

Is On El or What Else Men better for summer or winter?

On El suits daytime wear; What Else Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in On El and What Else Men?

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. What Else Men has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Mint, a base of Musk, Amber and Moss.