Fragrance comparison

Sicily vs On El

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 2,810 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sicily

Mancera

3.942,753 votes

Rank #3,145 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #17,840 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sicily takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sicily
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sicily5/7

On El2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SicilyMancera

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 2,753 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

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

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerSicilyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySicily

SillageSicily

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOn ElBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity86%

sweet72%

fresh spicy58%

powdery44%

white floral30%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and fresh spicy

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

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peach, Pineapple and Apple. 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

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerOn ElMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex42

Women52

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

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,145

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#17,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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 →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sicily or On El?

Sicily takes 5 of 7 categories. Sicily is rated 3.94/5 from 2,753 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Sicily for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sicily or On El?

Sicily lasts longest (Sicily 65/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sicily or On El?

Sicily projects furthest (Sicily 60/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sicily and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peach, Pineapple and Apple.

Is Sicily or On El better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sicily and On El?

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. 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.