Scarlet Sands vs Fleur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Scarlet Sands takes 7 of 8 categories.
Scarlet SandsChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
FleurChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scarlet Sands7/8
Fleur1/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Scarlet Sands
- Community sentiment
- Scarlet Sands
- Longevity
- Scarlet Sands
- Sillage & projection
- Scarlet Sands
- Value for money
- Fleur
- Versatility
- Scarlet Sands
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Scarlet Sands
- Fragranxe ranking
- Scarlet Sands
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Scarlet SandsEx NihiloFleurElleWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.80/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 60%Had 11%Want 29%
Category winnerScarlet SandsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
14%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
36 votes
29%Love
46%Like
9%Ok
11%Dislike
6%Hate
35 votes
Category winnerScarlet SandsMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityScarlet Sands
SillageScarlet Sands
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFleurBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fruity69%
oud61%
white floral100%
fruity90%
citrus80%
floral70%
sweet60%
woody50%
Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
RaspberryMandarin
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmineFreesia
Base6-10+ hrs
AmberAkigalawoodVanilla
Top15 to 30 minutes
FreesiaBergamotBambooPear
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRaspberryRed Apple
Base2 to 3 hours
PlumPatchouliSandalwoodVanilla
Category winnerScarlet SandsLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall87
Winter60
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer62
Fall15
Winter15
Day100
Night25
Category winnerScarlet SandsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,717
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#24,682
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerScarlet SandsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotScarlet Sands by Ex Nihilo opens with a bright splash of ripe raspberry and juicy mandarin, creating a sweet, sunlit introduction that feels playful yet polished. As the initial fruitiness settles on your skin, a lush bouquet of orange blossom, clean freesia, and jasmine unfolds with creamy floral warmth. The base anc…
Reviews →Fleur by Elle is an accessible fruity floral fragrance that combines crisp orchard fruit with bright garden blossoms. The scent opens with clean bamboo, juicy pear, citrusy bergamot, and delicate freesia. As it settles, a sweet heart of orange blossom, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, red apple, and ripe raspberry takes c…
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, Scarlet Sands or Fleur?
Scarlet Sands takes 7 of 8 categories. Scarlet Sands is rated 4.28/5 from 36 votes; Fleur is rated 3.80/5 from 35 votes. Choose Scarlet Sands for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fleur for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Scarlet Sands or Fleur?
Scarlet Sands lasts longest (Scarlet Sands 74/100, Fleur 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Scarlet Sands or Fleur?
Scarlet Sands projects furthest (Scarlet Sands 59/100, Fleur 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Scarlet Sands and Fleur smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia.
Is Scarlet Sands or Fleur better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fleur is the stronger pick. For winter, Scarlet Sands is the stronger pick. Scarlet Sands suits daytime wear; Fleur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Scarlet Sands and Fleur?
Scarlet Sands has top notes of Raspberry and Mandarin, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Amber, Akigalawood and Vanilla. Fleur has top notes of Freesia, Bergamot, Bamboo and Pear, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry, a base of Plum, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
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