Fragrance comparison

Bogner Woman No.1 vs L'Élu

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 318 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bogner Woman No.1

Bogner

4.01304 votes

Rank #2,276 AmberVanilla

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38%scent match

Some overlap

L'Élu

Marquay

4.7114 votes

Rank #26,806 Yellow FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bogner Woman No.1 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bogner Woman No.1
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
L'Élu
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bogner Woman No.14/5

L'Élu1/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Élu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bogner Woman No.1
Sillage & projection: Bogner Woman No.1
Value for money: Bogner Woman No.1
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bogner Woman No.1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bogner Woman No.1Bogner

L'ÉluMarquay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 304 votes

Have 46%Had 28%Want 27%

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

Category winnerL'ÉluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

80 votes

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityBogner Woman No.1

SillageBogner Woman No.1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value42

Category winnerBogner Woman No.1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

yellow floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

rose61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusVetiverJasmineRose

Base

AmberVanilla

Top15-30 mins

NarcissusBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangRoseOrange BlossomOrris RootJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

OakmossAmberVanillaLabdanumVetiverPatchouliMuskSandal

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Narcissus, Vetiver and Jasmine. Durations are only published for L'Élu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 41%Casual 22%Work 21%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews62

Overall rank#26,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBogner Woman No.1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bogner Woman No.1 is a classic floral with a bright citrus opening, a green-floral heart, and a warm amber vanilla base. It reads softly powdery rather than sugary, with narcissus, jasmine, rose, and a touch of vetiver giving it a polished, slightly vintage feel. It suits someone who enjoys elegant florals with warmth…

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L'Élu by Marquay opens with a vivid rush of bitter bergamot, crisp lemon, and green narcissus. The citrus flashes off fast. Within minutes, the fragrance shifts into a dense bouquet of ylang-ylang, powdery orris root, and lush jasmine. This is an authentic 1946 vintage chypre floral. It carries genuine weight. The dry…

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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, Bogner Woman No.1 or L'Élu?

Bogner Woman No.1 takes 4 of 5 categories. Bogner Woman No.1 is rated 4.01/5 from 304 votes; L'Élu is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Bogner Woman No.1 for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose L'Élu for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bogner Woman No.1 or L'Élu?

Bogner Woman No.1 lasts longest (Bogner Woman No.1 81/100, L'Élu 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bogner Woman No.1 or L'Élu?

Bogner Woman No.1 projects furthest (Bogner Woman No.1 72/100, L'Élu 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bogner Woman No.1 and L'Élu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Narcissus, Vetiver and Jasmine.

Is Bogner Woman No.1 or L'Élu better for summer or winter?

L'Élu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bogner Woman No.1 and L'Élu?

Bogner Woman No.1 has top notes of Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Vetiver, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber and Vanilla. L'Élu has top notes of Narcissus, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Rose, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Vanilla and Labdanum.