Fragrance comparison

Damarose vs Je t'aime Elixir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 289 ratings analysed

Damarose

Xerjoff

4.17288 votes

Rank #5,620 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Je t'aime Elixir

Evaflor

5.001 votes

Rank #48,891 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Je t'aime Elixir takes 2 of 3 categories.

Damarose
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Je t'aime Elixir
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Damarose1/3

Je t'aime Elixir2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Je t'aime Elixir
Sillage & projection: Je t'aime Elixir
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Damarose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DamaroseXerjoff

Je t'aime ElixirEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 288 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

33%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

288 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityJe t'aime Elixir

SillageJe t'aime Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

almond84%

citrus77%

nutty69%

fruity61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesFreesiaLimeBergamot

Heart

Turkish RoseYlang-YlangJasmineIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodVetiverEgyptian RosewoodPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

BergamotAlmondSour CherryRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

Black TeaBulgarian RoseTurkish Rose

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaPatchouliAniseIris

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Bergamot, Turkish Rose and Iris. Durations are only published for Je t'aime Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex18

Women78

Not enough votes yet

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,620

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#48,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDamaroseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Damarose opens with a sharp burst of red berries and bergamot before settling into a rich heart of Turkish rose, ylang-ylang, and iris. As the floral core softens, base notes of patchouli, amber, and sandalwood ground the sweetness on skin. Built for spring days and formal daytime gatherings, it offers a tradi…

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Evaflor Je t'aime Elixir is a sweet, cozy floral fruity gourmand centered around juicy sour cherry, creamy almond, and warm vanilla. It opens with tangy red berries and bergamot before settling into Bulgarian rose, smoky black tea, and earthy patchouli. Soft iris and star anise keep the base rounded and gently powdery…

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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, Damarose or Je t'aime Elixir?

Je t'aime Elixir takes 2 of 3 categories. Damarose is rated 4.17/5 from 288 votes; Je t'aime Elixir is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Damarose for a rose and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Je t'aime Elixir for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Damarose or Je t'aime Elixir?

Je t'aime Elixir lasts longest (Je t'aime Elixir 100/100, Damarose 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Damarose or Je t'aime Elixir?

Je t'aime Elixir projects furthest (Je t'aime Elixir 92/100, Damarose 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Damarose and Je t'aime Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Bergamot, Turkish Rose and Iris.

Is Damarose or Je t'aime Elixir better for summer or winter?

Je t'aime Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Damarose and Je t'aime Elixir?

Damarose has top notes of Red Berries, Freesia, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Je t'aime Elixir has top notes of Bergamot, Almond, Sour Cherry and Red Berries, heart notes of Black Tea, Bulgarian Rose and Turkish Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Patchouli and Anise.