Fragrance comparison

Verano vs Homem Elo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 602 ratings analysed

5 wins

Verano

Ormonde Jayne

4.3155 votes

Rank #14,124 CitrusAromatic

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Homem Elo

Natura

3.92547 votes

Rank #28,639 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verano takes 5 of 7 categories.

Verano
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Homem Elo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Verano5/7

Homem Elo2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VeranoOrmonde Jayne

Homem EloNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

3.92/ 5 · 547 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerVeranoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

37%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

547 votes

Category winnerVeranoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityHomem Elo

SillageVerano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value69

Category winnerHomem EloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

tobacco61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Airy NoteGrapefruitBergamotJuniperOrangeClary SageCardamom

Heart

TeaVioletRoseMagnolia

Base

Tobacco LeafMossAmbergrisIso E SuperSandalwoodCashmeranSuedeTonka

Top

LavenderLavender ExtractBlack PepperStoraxClary SagePink PepperBergamotPataqueira

Heart

VetiverCedarPatchouliCypressSandalwoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

AmberBenzoinTonkaMuskPralineMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Moss and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall55

Winter24

Day100

Night52

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVeranoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex31

Women6

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,124

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#28,639

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVeranoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Verano by Ormonde Jayne pairs sharp grapefruit and herbal juniper with a dry, airy tobacco leaf base. Built by Geza Schoen, the formula opens with a bright burst of bergamot and clary sage before settling into iced black tea and violet petals. The base relies on Iso E Super, cashmeran, and smooth suede to create a cle…

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Homem Elo by Natura is a woody aromatic men's fragrance that leans into a modern, textured take on classic fougere notes. It centers on an herbal lavender opening supported by vetiver and patchouli, settling into a clean, resinous base. This 2023 release from perfumer Verônica Kato feels professional enough for office…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Verano or Homem Elo?

Verano takes 5 of 7 categories. Verano is rated 4.31/5 from 55 votes; Homem Elo is rated 3.92/5 from 547 votes. Choose Verano for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Homem Elo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Verano or Homem Elo?

They last about the same: Homem Elo 69/100, Verano 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Verano or Homem Elo?

Projection is very close: Verano 55/100, Homem Elo 54/100 for sillage.

Do Verano and Homem Elo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Moss and Sandalwood.

Is Verano or Homem Elo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Verano is the stronger pick. For winter, Homem Elo is the stronger pick. Verano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Verano and Homem Elo?

Verano has top notes of Airy Note, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Tea, Violet, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Moss, Ambergris and Iso E Super. Homem Elo has top notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Black Pepper and Storax, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Tonka and Musk.