Fragrance comparison

CH Pasión for Him vs Elysée

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,592 ratings analysed

4 wins

CH Pasión for Him

Carolina Herrera

4.32500 votes

Rank #3,641 WoodyAmber

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Elysée

O Boticário · 1997

4.761,092 votes

Rank #22,908 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Pasión for Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

CH Pasión for Him
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Elysée
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

CH Pasión for Him4/7

Elysée3/7

Ratings & consensus: Elysée
Community sentiment: CH Pasión for Him
Longevity: Elysée
Sillage & projection: Elysée
Value for money: CH Pasión for Him
Versatility: CH Pasión for Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH Pasión for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Pasión for HimCarolina Herrera

ElyséeO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 500 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

4.76/ 5 · 1,092 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerElyséeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

500 votes

49%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

1,092 votes

Category winnerCH Pasión for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityElysée

SillageElysée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value36

Category winnerCH Pasión for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

iris77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

powdery77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OlibanumTunisian NeroliPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisMyrhhTexas Cedar

Base6-8 hrs

Australian SandalwoodBourbon Vanilladark woodsy notesTonka BeanAmberwood

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeFreesiaRaspberrySorbetCinnamonApple

Heart

RoseFloral NotesPeonyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmberTexas CedarIrisBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Iris, Texas Cedar and Australian Sandalwood. Durations are only published for CH Pasión for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day92

Night100

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerCH Pasión for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex24

Women3

Work 34%Date 32%Casual 25%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,641

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Christophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews70

Overall rank#22,908

PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Jacques Huclier

Launched1997

Reviews0

Category winnerCH Pasión for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Pasión for Him balances dry woody warmth with a surprisingly soft, powdery iris heart. The opening hits with peppery brightness and smoky olibanum resin before settling into cedar and earthy myrrh. Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean round out the base, giving it a cozy sweetness without becoming cloyin…

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Elysée by O Boticário greets the senses with a rich blend of juicy dark plum, sweet peach nectar, and powdery violet petals. At its heart, velvety Moroccan rose and rich peony unfold to create a full-bodied floral bouquet that feels smooth and comforting. The scent gradually rests on a warm base of golden amber, cream…

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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, CH Pasión for Him or Elysée?

CH Pasión for Him takes 4 of 7 categories. CH Pasión for Him is rated 4.32/5 from 500 votes; Elysée is rated 4.76/5 from 1,092 votes. Choose CH Pasión for Him for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Elysée for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Pasión for Him or Elysée?

Elysée lasts longest (Elysée 72/100, CH Pasión for Him 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Pasión for Him or Elysée?

Elysée projects furthest (Elysée 63/100, CH Pasión for Him 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Pasión for Him and Elysée smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Iris, Texas Cedar and Australian Sandalwood.

Is CH Pasión for Him or Elysée better for summer or winter?

For summer, CH Pasión for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Elysée is the stronger pick. CH Pasión for Him suits evening wear; Elysée suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Pasión for Him and Elysée?

CH Pasión for Him has top notes of Olibanum, Tunisian Neroli and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Myrhh and Texas Cedar, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Bourbon Vanilla, dark woodsy notes and Tonka Bean. Elysée has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Peony and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber.