Ambition vs Elea
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
AmbitionChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
EleaChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ambition2/4
Elea2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ambition
- Sillage & projection
- Elea
- Value for money
- Ambition
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elea
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmbitionWal MarEleaAtelier VesperWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 55%Had 5%Want 40%
3.20/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 51%Had 11%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
20%Love
20%Like
30%Ok
20%Dislike
10%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbition
SillageElea
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmbitionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
powdery69%
green61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
woody74%
musky65%
floral56%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaJasmine
Heart
Herbal NotesGingerPowdery Notes
Base
PatchouliAmberMuskOrris RootCedar
Top
BergamotGrapefruitMagnoliaSage
Heart
JasmineGuaiac WoodSichuan PepperGeranium
Base
MuskCedarSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Magnolia and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night25
Spring88
Summer38
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,630
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#66,231
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEleaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmbition opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a warm core of ginger and herbal notes. Dense cedar, patchouli, and earthy orris root ground the dry down. It wears comfortably in crisp autumn air, making it a reliable pick for casual morning errands or structured office environments.
Reviews →Elea opens with a brisk snap of bergamot and bitter grapefruit, immediately cut by aromatic clary sage. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus gives way to a prickle of Sichuan pepper and light jasmine, steering the profile away from standard eau de cologne territory. As the heart settles, dry cedar and smoky guaiac wood …
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, Ambition or Elea?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ambition is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Elea is rated 3.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Ambition for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Elea for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambition or Elea?
Ambition lasts longest (Ambition 69/100, Elea 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambition or Elea?
Projection is very close: Elea 56/100, Ambition 54/100 for sillage.
Do Ambition and Elea smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Magnolia and Jasmine.
Is Ambition or Elea better for summer or winter?
Ambition suits daytime wear; Elea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambition and Elea?
Ambition has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Magnolia and Jasmine, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Ginger and Powdery Notes, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Orris Root. Elea has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Magnolia and Sage, heart notes of Jasmine, Guaiac Wood, Sichuan Pepper and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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