Fragrance comparison

Castley vs Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,230 ratings analysed

5 wins

Castley

Parfums de Marly

3.991,219 votes

Rank #4,046 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

Roja Dove

3.961,011 votes

Rank #4,019 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Castley takes 5 of 7 categories.

Castley
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Castley5/7

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense1/7

Ratings & consensus: Castley
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Castley
Sillage & projection: Castley
Value for money: Castley
Versatility: Castley
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastleyParfums de Marly

Elysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 1,219 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerCastleyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

25%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

1,219 votes

45%Love

26%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

1,011 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCastley

SillageCastley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value21

Category winnerCastleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

oud70%

warm spicy60%

amber50%

aromatic100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

woody53%

fruity42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGingerBlack PepperGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperNeroliPetitgrainTimurRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AkigalawoodLabdanumBenzoinLeather

Top

GrapefruitRhubarbLimeBergamotMuskArtemisiaLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineTuberoseRose de Mai

Base

juniper berryVetiverDry WoodViolet LeafAmbergrisGalbanumCedarwoodBlack Pepper

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Castley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall70

Winter19

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCastleyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#4,019

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews147

Category winnerElysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Castley by Parfums de Marly is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance centered on zesty bergamot, fresh ginger, and modern woody minerals. The first spray releases a brisk burst of tart grapefruit and sharp black pepper that quickly energizes the senses. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens into green petitgrain…

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Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense opens with bright citrus, tart rhubarb and a green herbal lift that gives it a sharper, cooler edge than many easygoing blue fragrances. As it settles, it turns cleaner and smoother, with vetiver, woods and musks keeping the freshness in place. It suits warm weather, office wear and smar…

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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, Castley or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Castley takes 5 of 7 categories. Castley is rated 3.99/5 from 1,219 votes; Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense is rated 3.96/5 from 1,011 votes. Choose Castley for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Castley or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Castley lasts longest (Castley 68/100, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Castley or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Castley projects furthest (Castley 54/100, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castley and Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper and Grapefruit.

Is Castley or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Castley is the stronger pick. For winter, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense is the stronger pick. Castley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castley and Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Castley has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Black Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pepper, Neroli, Petitgrain and Timur, a base of Akigalawood, Labdanum, Benzoin and Leather. Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Lily of the Valley, a base of juniper berry, Vetiver, Dry Wood and Violet Leaf.