Fragrance comparison

Apero No. 8 vs Electra Elixir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

Apero No. 8

Lengling

3.96138 votes

Rank #16,319 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Electra Elixir

Maison de l'Avenir

4.502 votes

Rank #40,512 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Electra Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Apero No. 8
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Electra Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Apero No. 81/4

Electra Elixir3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Electra Elixir
Sillage & projection: Electra Elixir
Value for money: Electra Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apero No. 8

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Apero No. 8Lengling

Electra ElixirMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

138 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityElectra Elixir

SillageElectra Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value100

Category winnerElectra ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

green69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

green69%

animalic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White WinePetitgrainHeliotropeLimeMimosaCashmeranTonka BeanMuskAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PetitgrainBergamotTarragonGalbanumOrangeLemonBasilLime

Heart

HeliotropeTuberoseJasmineVioletCassisPeachRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherAmberCivetMuskOak

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Heliotrope, Lime and Musk. Durations are only published for Apero No. 8, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall69

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex28

Women66

Casual 37%Work 27%Date 24%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#40,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerApero No. 8Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lengling Apero No. 8 turns the golden hour ritual of sipping chilled wine into an airy scent. It opens with an immediate fizz of tart lime, bitter green petitgrain, and sparkling white wine. The opening feels crisp and effervescent. Within twenty minutes, sweet mimosa blossoms and almond-tinted heliotrope emerge, soft…

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Electra Elixir by Maison de l'Avenir introduces a sharp, green opening driven by galbanum and petitgrain before settling into a sweet floral heart. The composition balances crisp citrus with a heavy, powdery base. It feels tailored for individuals looking for a noticeable, modern fragrance that transitions easily from…

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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, Apero No. 8 or Electra Elixir?

Electra Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Apero No. 8 is rated 3.96/5 from 138 votes; Electra Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Apero No. 8 for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Electra Elixir for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Apero No. 8 or Electra Elixir?

Electra Elixir lasts longest (Electra Elixir 80/100, Apero No. 8 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apero No. 8 or Electra Elixir?

Electra Elixir projects furthest (Electra Elixir 75/100, Apero No. 8 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apero No. 8 and Electra Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Heliotrope, Lime and Musk.

Is Apero No. 8 or Electra Elixir better for summer or winter?

Apero No. 8 suits daytime wear; Electra Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apero No. 8 and Electra Elixir?

Apero No. 8 features White Wine, Petitgrain, Heliotrope, Lime and Mimosa. Electra Elixir has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Tarragon and Galbanum, heart notes of Heliotrope, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Leather and Amber.