Fragrance comparison

Rio vs L'Edition

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

Rio

Nutrimetics

4.502 votes

Rank #55,758 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

L'Edition

Elle

4.04108 votes

Rank #35,012 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Edition takes 3 of 3 categories.

Rio
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character.
L'Edition
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rio0/3

L'Edition3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RioNutrimetics

L'EditionElle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

4.04/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 61%Had 17%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

34%Love

44%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityL'Edition

SillageL'Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value82

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePearSweet OrangeApple

Heart

FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyJasminePeach

Base

CaramelAmberMuskSandalwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangePearLemonFreesia

Heart2 to 4 hours

PeonyPeachRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base3 to 6 hours

MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for L'Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer68

Fall26

Winter10

Day100

Night4

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rio by Nutrimetics is a bright, cheerful floral fruity gourmand perfume that feels like sunshine in a bottle. It opens with an energetic burst of mandarin orange, crisp apple, sweet orange, and juicy pear. As it settles, fresh freesia, soft lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and fuzzy peach bring a clean floral heart before…

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L'Edition by Elle is a bright floral fruity eau de parfum that focuses on crisp energy and clean, casual charm. The fragrance opens with a lively splash of lemon and mandarin orange, sweetened by juicy pear and airy freesia. As the citrus sparkle settles, a dewy floral bouquet takes over, pairing peony, rose, lily-of-…

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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, Rio or L'Edition?

L'Edition takes 3 of 3 categories. Rio is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; L'Edition is rated 4.04/5 from 108 votes. Choose Rio for a fruity and citrus character. Choose L'Edition for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rio or L'Edition?

L'Edition lasts longest (L'Edition 52/100, Rio 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rio or L'Edition?

L'Edition projects furthest (L'Edition 51/100, Rio 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rio and L'Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Rio or L'Edition better for summer or winter?

L'Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rio and L'Edition?

Rio has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear, Sweet Orange and Apple, heart notes of Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Caramel, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. L'Edition has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear, Lemon and Freesia, heart notes of Peony, Peach, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.