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Wind Wood vs On El

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

Updated 1,183 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wind Wood takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Wind Wood

    Choose it for a woody and green 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.

Wind Wood5/7
On El2/7
Ratings & consensus
Wind Wood
Community sentiment
Wind Wood
Longevity
Wind Wood
Sillage & projection
Wind Wood
Value for money
On El
Versatility
On El
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Wind Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Wind WoodMancera
On ElJesus Del Pozo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 1,126 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.81/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%
Category winnerWind WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
42%Love
34%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

1,126 votes

21%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerWind WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityWind Wood

SillageWind Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value63
Category winnerOn ElBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
green92%
powdery84%
violet77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
fruity100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Green NotesMandarin OrangePink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletPatchouli
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarVetiverOakmossLeatherWhite MuskAmber
Top
AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base
OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Patchouli and Cedar. Durations are only published for Wind Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer69
Fall0
Winter35
Day100
Night53
Spring100
Summer95
Fall63
Winter5
Day100
Night27
Category winnerOn ElMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men84
Unisex13
Women3
Casual 35%Work 33%Date 19%Party 14%
Men86
Unisex14
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,647

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#17,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerWind WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Wind Wood hits the air with a brisk crackle of mandarin orange, pink pepper, and crushed green leaves. The opening is sharp. Within ten minutes, the citrus flash settles down. A distinct violet heart steps forward, delivering a clean, cool, slightly powdery green floral character that keeps the composition cri…

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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,…

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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, Wind Wood or On El?

Wind Wood takes 5 of 7 categories. Wind Wood is rated 4.05/5 from 1,126 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Wind Wood for a woody and green 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, Wind Wood or On El?

Wind Wood lasts longest (Wind Wood 74/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wind Wood or On El?

Wind Wood projects furthest (Wind Wood 66/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wind Wood and On El smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is Wind Wood or On El better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Wind Wood and On El?

Wind Wood has top notes of Green Notes, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet and Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Leather. 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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