Summer Night vs On El
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Summer Night takes 4 of 7 categories.
Summer NightChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
On ElChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Summer Night4/7
On El3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Summer Night
- Community sentiment
- Summer Night
- Longevity
- Summer Night
- Sillage & projection
- Summer Night
- Value for money
- On El
- Versatility
- On El
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- On El
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Summer NightCanaliOn ElJesus Del PozoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 36%Had 33%Want 31%
3.81/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%
Category winnerSummer NightRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
57%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
141 votes
21%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerSummer NightMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySummer Night
SillageSummer Night
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOn ElBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
fruity100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
PineappleOrangeBergamotMandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegAppleCoriander
Heart2 to 3 hours
MelonJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyLily
Base3 to 5 hours
LeatherSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanVetiverIrisMuskOakmoss
Top
AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base
OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Apple. Durations are only published for Summer Night, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall32
Winter8
Day96
Night100
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#36,328
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,507
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerOn ElHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSummer Night by Canali is a fresh woody fragrance for men that balances bright fruit with a grounded timber base. Released in 2005 as a limited edition Eau de Toilette, it opens with a lively splash of mandarin orange, bergamot, apple, and pineapple laced with coriander and cardamom. The core softens into melon, jasmi…
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, Summer Night or On El?
Summer Night takes 4 of 7 categories. Summer Night is rated 4.04/5 from 141 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Summer Night for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Summer Night or On El?
They last about the same: Summer Night 58/100, On El 56/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Summer Night or On El?
Projection is very close: Summer Night 55/100, On El 53/100 for sillage.
Do Summer Night and On El smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Apple.
Is Summer Night or On El better for summer or winter?
For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, Summer Night is the stronger pick. Summer Night suits day or night wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Summer Night and On El?
Summer Night has top notes of Pineapple, Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Melon, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Cedar and Tonka Bean. 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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