Fragrance comparison

Sicily vs Elegance

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 2,792 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sicily

Mancera

3.942,753 votes

Rank #3,145 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Elegance

Ana Hickmann

4.1039 votes

Rank #33,189 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sicily takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sicily
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elegance
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sicily4/7

Elegance3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SicilyMancera

EleganceAna Hickmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 2,753 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 36%Want 25%

Category winnerSicilyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

2,753 votes

36%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerEleganceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySicily

SillageSicily

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value78

Category winnerEleganceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity86%

sweet72%

fresh spicy58%

powdery44%

white floral30%

white floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotApple

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineYlang-YlangVioletRose

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskWoody Notes

Top

MelonPineappleCassisGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleLime

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineMimosaViolet

Base

VanillaMuskCedarHoneyAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Sicily, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer100

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Category winnerEleganceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex42

Women52

Casual 39%Work 24%Date 21%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,145

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#33,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSicilyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Sicily bursts wide open with a sunny explosion of tart grapefruit, juicy mandarin orange, and sweet diced peach. It feels immediate, punchy, and bright. You get a vivid rush of crushed pineapple and crisp green apple right after spraying, backed by a light chemical fizz that settles within five minutes. As the…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sicily or Elegance?

Sicily takes 4 of 7 categories. Sicily is rated 3.94/5 from 2,753 votes; Elegance is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes. Choose Sicily for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elegance for a white floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sicily or Elegance?

Sicily lasts longest (Sicily 65/100, Elegance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sicily or Elegance?

Sicily projects furthest (Sicily 60/100, Elegance 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sicily and Elegance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Pineapple and Bergamot.

Is Sicily or Elegance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elegance is the stronger pick. For winter, Elegance is the stronger pick. Sicily suits daytime wear; Elegance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sicily and Elegance?

Sicily has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Rose, a base of White Musk and Woody Notes. 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.