Fragrance comparison

Celerio Elysium vs Lapidus Pour Homme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,509 ratings analysed

Celerio Elysium

Dumont

4.3033 votes

Rank #14,785 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lapidus Pour Homme

Ted Lapidus

3.913,476 votes

Rank #211 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Celerio Elysium
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lapidus Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Celerio Elysium3/7

Lapidus Pour Homme4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Celerio ElysiumDumont

Lapidus Pour HommeTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 71%

3.91/ 5 · 3,476 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerCelerio ElysiumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

41%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

3,028 votes

Category winnerCelerio ElysiumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLapidus Pour Homme

SillageLapidus Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

tobacco77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

honey69%

balsamic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Juniper BerriesMagnolia

Heart2 to 4 hours

LeatherCedarSandalwood

Base5 to 8 hours

AmbergrisTobacco

Top

PineappleLavenderArtemisiaJuniper BerriesBasilLemonBergamot

Heart

HoneyIncensePine TreeRoseBrazilian RosewoodJasmineCarawayOrris Root

Base

TobaccoPatchouliOakmossMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Cedar, Sandalwood and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Celerio Elysium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer68

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night81

Spring42

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCelerio ElysiumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#211

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews378

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celerio Elysium by Dumont presents a crisp woody profile with an aromatic snap and a dry leathery undertone. The scent begins with tart juniper berries paired with the gentle citrus-tinted floral edge of magnolia. As it develops, a dry spine of cedar and smooth sandalwood emerges alongside a restrained leather note th…

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Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme is a powerhouse scent from 1987 that dominates with heavy honey, dirty patchouli, and sweet pineapple. Built for cold weather and evening wear, it remains a polarizing option for enthusiasts seeking a strong vintage profile rather than clean modern transparency.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Celerio Elysium or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Celerio Elysium is rated 4.30/5 from 33 votes; Lapidus Pour Homme is rated 3.91/5 from 3,476 votes. Choose Celerio Elysium for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lapidus Pour Homme for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Celerio Elysium or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme lasts longest (Lapidus Pour Homme 85/100, Celerio Elysium 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Celerio Elysium or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme projects furthest (Lapidus Pour Homme 79/100, Celerio Elysium 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Celerio Elysium and Lapidus Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Cedar, Sandalwood and Tobacco.

Is Celerio Elysium or Lapidus Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Celerio Elysium and Lapidus Pour Homme?

Celerio Elysium has top notes of Juniper Berries and Magnolia, heart notes of Leather, Cedar and Sandalwood, a base of Ambergris and Tobacco. Lapidus Pour Homme has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Artemisia and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Honey, Incense, Pine Tree and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk.