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Allure vs Elysium Pour Femme

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

Updated 6,607 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Allure takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Allure

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Elysium Pour Femme

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Allure5/7
Elysium Pour Femme2/7
Ratings & consensus
Allure
Community sentiment
Allure
Longevity
Allure
Sillage & projection
Allure
Value for money
Allure
Versatility
Elysium Pour Femme
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Elysium Pour Femme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AllureChanel
Elysium Pour FemmeRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 5,999 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 608 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerAllureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

5,999 votes

35%Love
33%Like
20%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate

451 votes

Category winnerAllureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityAllure

SillageAllure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value28
Category winnerAllureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
floral92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
vanilla69%
fresh61%
floral100%
powdery91%
woody83%
citrus74%
fruity65%
white floral56%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
LemonMandarin OrangePeachPassionfruitBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneysuckleJasmineMagnoliaFreesiaWater LilyOrange BlossomPeonyMay Rose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouli
Top
PeachBlackberryBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
FreesiaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-YlangPeonyCyclamenViolet
Base
MuskSandalwoodCedarwoodPink PepperVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peach, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Allure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter93
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer97
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerElysium Pour FemmeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex7
Women91
Work 38%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 10%
Men3
Unisex8
Women89
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,538

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,344

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews117

Category winnerElysium Pour FemmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Allure strips away the loud aldehydes of older house classics in favor of bright fruit and radiant florals. Spray it on and the mandarin orange flashes immediately. It is crisp. Juicy white peach arrives seconds later, rounded by honeysuckle and water lily that keep the heart dewy rather than syrupy. As the hou…

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Elysium Pour Femme is a polished fruity floral that opens with soft citrus and peach, then settles into jasmine, freesia, powdery petals, and clean musk. It reads pretty, feminine, and easy to wear. On skin, it often feels more like luxe shampoo, fresh florals, and airy woods than a dramatic niche statement. That make…

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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, Allure or Elysium Pour Femme?

Allure takes 5 of 7 categories. Allure is rated 4.07/5 from 5,999 votes; Elysium Pour Femme is rated 3.67/5 from 608 votes. Choose Allure for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elysium Pour Femme for a floral and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Allure or Elysium Pour Femme?

Allure lasts longest (Allure 73/100, Elysium Pour Femme 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Allure or Elysium Pour Femme?

Allure projects furthest (Allure 65/100, Elysium Pour Femme 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Allure and Elysium Pour Femme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peach, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Allure or Elysium Pour Femme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elysium Pour Femme is the stronger pick. For winter, Allure is the stronger pick. Allure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Allure and Elysium Pour Femme?

Allure has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Elysium Pour Femme has top notes of Peach, Blackberry, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Pink Pepper.

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