Billion Dollar vs Ardorem XXI
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Billion Dollar takes 3 of 4 categories.
Billion DollarChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ardorem XXIChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Billion Dollar3/4
Ardorem XXI0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Billion Dollar
- Value for money
- Billion Dollar
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Billion Dollar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Billion DollarParis ElyseesArdorem XXIAlkemia PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 52%Had 35%Want 13%
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
47%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
143 votes
0%Love
83%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageBillion Dollar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBillion DollarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
woody60%
rose50%
aromatic100%
warm spicy90%
citrus80%
fresh spicy70%
soft spicy60%
herbal50%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
CloveNutmegRose
Base3 to 4 hours
AmberWhite Wood
Notes
CorianderMandarin OrangeCardamomTeaBourbon GeraniumAmberNutmegSaffronTobaccoMuskCloveSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Clove, Nutmeg and Amber. Durations are only published for Billion Dollar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer11
Fall93
Winter100
Day27
Night100
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
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#29,107
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#65,493
PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBillion DollarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBillion Dollar by Paris Elysees is an accessible woody spicy fragrance designed for men who want a dependable balance of bright citrus and deep warmth. The scent begins with a zesty splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, providing an immediate burst of juicy freshness. As the opening settles, the heart reveals an aro…
Reviews →Ardorem XXI by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.
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, Billion Dollar or Ardorem XXI?
Billion Dollar takes 3 of 4 categories. Billion Dollar is rated 3.85/5 from 143 votes; Ardorem XXI is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Billion Dollar for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ardorem XXI for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Billion Dollar or Ardorem XXI?
They last about the same: Billion Dollar 60/100, Ardorem XXI 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Billion Dollar or Ardorem XXI?
Billion Dollar projects furthest (Billion Dollar 57/100, Ardorem XXI 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Billion Dollar and Ardorem XXI smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Clove, Nutmeg and Amber.
Is Billion Dollar or Ardorem XXI better for summer or winter?
Billion Dollar suits evening wear; Ardorem XXI suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Billion Dollar and Ardorem XXI?
Billion Dollar has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Amber and White Wood. Ardorem XXI features Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Tea and Bourbon Geranium.
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