River Flows in You vs On El
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
River Flows in You takes 5 of 7 categories.
River Flows in YouChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
On ElChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
River Flows in You5/7
On El2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- River Flows in You
- Community sentiment
- River Flows in You
- Longevity
- River Flows in You
- Sillage & projection
- On El
- Value for money
- River Flows in You
- Versatility
- On El
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- River Flows in You
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
River Flows in YouMithOn ElJesus Del PozoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 46%Had 8%Want 45%
3.81/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%
Category winnerRiver Flows in YouRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
32%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
44 votes
21%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerRiver Flows in YouMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRiver Flows in You
SillageOn El
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRiver Flows in YouBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green92%
white floral84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
fresh spicy61%
fruity100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both green, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeMintLemonPetitgrain
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyBlack CurrantFreesiaMimosa
Base
Musk
Top
AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base
OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMint, Lemon, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring72
Summer100
Fall21
Winter21
Day100
Night9
Spring100
Summer95
Fall63
Winter5
Day100
Night27
Category winnerOn ElMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,350
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#19,081
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerRiver Flows in YouHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRiver Flows in You opens with a breezy hit of lime, mint and lemon, then settles into a soft floral heart with jasmine, freesia and lily of the valley over clean musk. It wears light, fresh and easy. This suits someone who likes airy citrus florals, office-safe scents and warm-weather perfumes with a familiar Aqua Ce…
Reviews →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,…
Reviews →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, River Flows in You or On El?
River Flows in You takes 5 of 7 categories. River Flows in You is rated 4.20/5 from 44 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose River Flows in You for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, River Flows in You or On El?
River Flows in You lasts longest (River Flows in You 65/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, River Flows in You or On El?
On El projects furthest (On El 53/100, River Flows in You 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do River Flows in You and On El smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Lemon, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is River Flows in You or On El better for summer or winter?
For summer, River Flows in You is the stronger pick. For winter, River Flows in You is the stronger pick. River Flows in You suits daytime wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in River Flows in You and On El?
River Flows in You has top notes of Lime, Mint, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Black Currant and Freesia, a base of Musk. 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.
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