Fragrance comparison

211 vs Elle Intense Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 730 ratings analysed

211

Chantal Thomass

3.6822 votes

Rank #58,947 RoseAmber

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39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Elle Intense Eau de Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

4.18708 votes

Rank #2,760 FruityAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elle Intense Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

211
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Elle Intense Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

2111/5

Elle Intense Eau de Parfum4/5

Ratings & consensus: Elle Intense Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elle Intense Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Elle Intense Eau de Parfum
Value for money: 211
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elle Intense Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

211Chantal Thomass

Elle Intense Eau de ParfumYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 44%Had 7%Want 49%

4.18/ 5 · 708 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerElle Intense Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

41%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

41%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

708 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityElle Intense Eau de Parfum

SillageElle Intense Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value45

Category winner211Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber86%

floral72%

fruity58%

warm spicy44%

tropical30%

fruity100%

amber92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Litchi

Heart2-3 hrs

Rose

Base4-6 hrs

Benzoin

Top

LitchiRaspberry

Heart

Red BerriesIrisJasmine

Base

PatchouliBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesLitchi and Benzoin. Durations are only published for 211, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night79

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

Men3

Unisex14

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,760

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerElle Intense Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chantal Thomass 211 strips back the clutter to deliver an intimate three note oriental floral built on juicy litchi, dewy rose petals, and warm benzoin resin. The initial spray hits with a sudden flash of tart fruit and cosmetic sweetness. It softens fast. Within twenty minutes, the damp litchi fades into a plush, swe…

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Elle Intense Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a deep, woody fruity fragrance built around tart raspberry, chilled litchi, and a heavy dose of earthy patchouli. It opens with juicy red fruits before settling into powdery iris, night jasmine, and warm golden amber resin. Unlike sugary modern berry perfumes, this s…

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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, 211 or Elle Intense Eau de Parfum?

Elle Intense Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. 211 is rated 3.68/5 from 22 votes; Elle Intense Eau de Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 708 votes. Choose 211 for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Elle Intense Eau de Parfum for a fruity and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 211 or Elle Intense Eau de Parfum?

Elle Intense Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Elle Intense Eau de Parfum 70/100, 211 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 211 or Elle Intense Eau de Parfum?

Elle Intense Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Elle Intense Eau de Parfum 69/100, 211 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 211 and Elle Intense Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Litchi and Benzoin.

Is 211 or Elle Intense Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

211 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 211 and Elle Intense Eau de Parfum?

211 has top notes of Litchi, heart notes of Rose, a base of Benzoin. Elle Intense Eau de Parfum has top notes of Litchi and Raspberry, heart notes of Red Berries, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin and Amber.