Fragrance comparison

1776 vs Elite

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

5 wins

1776

Elsha

4.5538 votes

Rank #13,147 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Elite

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8272 votes

Rank #18,330 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1776 takes 5 of 7 categories.

1776
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elite
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

17765/7

Elite2/7

Ratings & consensus: 1776
Community sentiment: 1776
Longevity: Elite
Sillage & projection: Elite
Value for money: 1776
Versatility: 1776
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1776

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1776Elsha

EliteBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

3.82/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%

Category winner1776Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

31%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

72 votes

Category winner1776Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityElite

SillageElite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value17

Category winner1776Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather86%

yellow floral72%

smoky58%

aromatic44%

sweet30%

green100%

floral92%

wine84%

fruity77%

rose69%

sweet61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BirchCinnamon

Heart1 to 2 hours

Ylang-YlangLavender

Base3 to 5 hours

AmyrisCedarwoodGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top

FreesiaGreen NotesCitruses

Heart

Red WineRoseCopahu BalmIvyNeroliJasmineGeraniumLavender

Base

RaspberryMuskBirchSandalwoodPatchouliAmberGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBirch, Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for 1776, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Spring100

Summer93

Fall60

Winter27

Day100

Night61

Category winner1776Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#18,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winner1776Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1776 by Elsha is a warm, vintage-styled oriental spicy fragrance built around rich woody and smoky leather accords. The opening introduces a dry birch wood note paired with a dash of sharp cinnamon, creating an immediate rustic impression. As the initial bite settles, soft lavender and a creamy touch of ylang-ylang ro…

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Elite by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of crisp green notes and tart citruses before shifting into an unusual core of red wine, freesia, and spicy cloves. Instead of heavy woods or dense oud, the scent stays light and airy on skin, sustained by sweet raspberry and clean musk in the base. It feels tailored…

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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, 1776 or Elite?

1776 takes 5 of 7 categories. 1776 is rated 4.55/5 from 38 votes; Elite is rated 3.82/5 from 72 votes. Choose 1776 for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elite for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1776 or Elite?

Elite lasts longest (Elite 77/100, 1776 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1776 or Elite?

Projection is very close: Elite 65/100, 1776 64/100 for sillage.

Do 1776 and Elite smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Birch, Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.

Is 1776 or Elite better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elite is the stronger pick. For winter, 1776 is the stronger pick. 1776 suits evening wear; Elite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1776 and Elite?

1776 has top notes of Birch and Cinnamon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Lavender, a base of Amyris, Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Elite has top notes of Freesia, Green Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Red Wine, Rose, Copahu Balm and Ivy, a base of Raspberry, Musk, Birch and Sandalwood.