A Gourmand Escape vs Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A Gourmand Escape takes 5 of 7 categories.
A Gourmand EscapeChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour ElleChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
A Gourmand Escape5/7
Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- A Gourmand Escape
- Community sentiment
- A Gourmand Escape
- Longevity
- Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle
- Sillage & projection
- Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle
- Value for money
- A Gourmand Escape
- Versatility
- A Gourmand Escape
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- A Gourmand Escape
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A Gourmand EscapeThe Dua BrandMauboussin L'Elixir Pour ElleMauboussinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 49%Had 4%Want 47%
4.21/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 15%Had 6%Want 78%
Category winnerA Gourmand EscapeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
29%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
4%Hate
45 votes
44%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
52 votes
Category winnerA Gourmand EscapeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle
SillageMauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA Gourmand EscapeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
amber86%
sweet72%
musky58%
powdery44%
warm spicy30%
amber100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
white floral77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both vanilla, amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Tonka BeanMuskVanillaBenzoinSugar Cane
No top / heart / base split published
Top
JasmineGardeniaRose
Heart
VanillaAmberBenzoinTonka Bean
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Musk, Vanilla and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer40
Fall95
Winter100
Day100
Night76
Spring30
Summer9
Fall100
Winter96
Day65
Night100
Category winnerA Gourmand EscapeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,223
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#11,524
PerfumerNathalie Lorson, Olivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerA Gourmand EscapeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA Gourmand Escape by The Dua Brand is a sweet, vanilla-forward fragrance that balances rich sugar cane with warm benzoin. Designed for year-round wear, it offers a comforting, edible profile that sits close to the skin. It is a straightforward, cozy choice for those who love dessert-inspired scents and prefer a non-in…
Reviews →Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle leans into amber, balsamic warmth and rich florals rather than a light pretty style. On skin, it tends to open floral, then settle into a thicker mix of amber, benzoin, tonka and soft woods, with a slightly syrupy feel some wearers compare to sweeter designer orientals. It looks best suit…
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, A Gourmand Escape or Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle?
A Gourmand Escape takes 5 of 7 categories. A Gourmand Escape is rated 4.40/5 from 45 votes; Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle is rated 4.21/5 from 52 votes. Choose A Gourmand Escape for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, A Gourmand Escape or Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle?
Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle lasts longest (Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle 77/100, A Gourmand Escape 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A Gourmand Escape or Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle?
Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle projects furthest (Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle 72/100, A Gourmand Escape 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A Gourmand Escape and Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Musk, Vanilla and Benzoin.
Is A Gourmand Escape or Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle better for summer or winter?
For summer, A Gourmand Escape is the stronger pick. For winter, A Gourmand Escape is the stronger pick. A Gourmand Escape suits daytime wear; Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A Gourmand Escape and Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle?
A Gourmand Escape features Tonka Bean, Musk, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sugar Cane. Mauboussin L'Elixir Pour Elle has top notes of Jasmine, Gardenia and Rose, heart notes of Vanilla, Amber, Benzoin and Tonka Bean, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.
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