Fragrance comparison

Petrichor vs Elle

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

Petrichor

Marissa Zappas

3.93176 votes

Rank #13,953 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Elle

Lancetti

4.2322 votes

Rank #32,823 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elle takes 3 of 5 categories.

Petrichor
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elle
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Petrichor2/5

Elle3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PetrichorMarissa Zappas

ElleLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 176 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 81%

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 30%Had 19%Want 51%

Category winnerElleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

176 votes

41%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityElle

SillageElle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPetrichorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

iris65%

powdery53%

mossy42%

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Earthy NotesLemon

Heart1 to 3 hours

VetiverOrris RootImmortelle

Base2 to 4 hours

MossAmbergrisMuskSandalwood

Top

Green NotesOrange BlossomGalbanumFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangHyacinthNarcissusRoseCarnationHeliotropeOrchidJasmine

Base

MuskAmberMossVanillaCedarSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Moss, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Petrichor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer54

Fall78

Winter30

Day100

Night51

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter63

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex82

Women15

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,953

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#32,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPetrichorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Petrichor by Marissa Zappas captures the grounding smell of damp earth meeting cool air after a downpour. The scent opens with sharp lemon alongside cold earthy notes, creating an immediate sensation of wet garden soil. As the initial brightness settles, orris root and vetiver introduce a dry, powdery texture accented…

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Lancetti Elle opens with a crisp burst of galbanum and bitter green notes, immediately establishing a sharp, retro character that feels miles away from modern sugary scents. As it settles on the skin, the bitter opening softens into a rich bouquet of ylang-ylang and clean white flowers, grounded by a subtle sweetness …

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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, Petrichor or Elle?

Elle takes 3 of 5 categories. Petrichor is rated 3.93/5 from 176 votes; Elle is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes. Choose Petrichor for a earthy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elle for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Petrichor or Elle?

Elle lasts longest (Elle 73/100, Petrichor 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petrichor or Elle?

Elle projects furthest (Elle 60/100, Petrichor 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petrichor and Elle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Moss, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Petrichor or Elle better for summer or winter?

Petrichor suits daytime wear; Elle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petrichor and Elle?

Petrichor has top notes of Earthy Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver, Orris Root and Immortelle, a base of Moss, Ambergris, Musk and Sandalwood. Elle has top notes of Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Galbanum and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth, Narcissus and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Moss and Vanilla.