Fragrance comparison

Pedestal vs Elegance

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

Pedestal

LINK

4.001 votes

Rank #71,442 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #35,699 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegance takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pedestal
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity.
Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pedestal1/4

Elegance3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PedestalLINK

EleganceAna Hickmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

36%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPedestal

SillageElegance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

white floral83%

fruity74%

earthy65%

patchouli56%

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitFruits

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

Top

MelonPineappleCassisGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLime

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineMimosaViolet

Base

VanillaMuskCedarHoneyAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Pedestal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,442

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,699

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEleganceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pedestal by LINK opens with a bright splash of juicy mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and mixed sweet fruits that immediately wakes up your senses. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus blast softens as clean white florals step in, highlighting orange blossom and fresh jasmine that give the scent an airy, soapy b…

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Elegance by Ana Hickmann is a bright, fruit-forward floral composition built for daytime wear. Opening with a vivid blast of pineapple and melon, it quickly transitions into a bouquet of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down introduces a soft sweetness through honey and vanilla, making it a reliable choice for …

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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, Pedestal or Elegance?

Elegance takes 3 of 4 categories. Pedestal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes. Choose Pedestal for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pedestal or Elegance?

Pedestal lasts longest (Pedestal 80/100, Elegance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pedestal or Elegance?

Projection is very close: Elegance 52/100, Pedestal 50/100 for sillage.

Do Pedestal and Elegance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Pedestal or Elegance better for summer or winter?

Elegance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pedestal and Elegance?

Pedestal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Fruits, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Elegance has top notes of Melon, Pineapple, Cassis and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cedar and Honey.