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Diaghilev vs Electra Elixir

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

Updated 2,668 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diaghilev takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Diaghilev

    Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Electra Elixir

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Diaghilev3/4
Electra Elixir1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Diaghilev
Sillage & projection
Diaghilev
Value for money
Electra Elixir
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Diaghilev

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DiaghilevRoja Dove
Electra ElixirMaison de l'Avenir
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 2,666 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
62%Love
21%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate

1,669 votes

50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity91
〰 Sillage80
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityDiaghilev

SillageDiaghilev

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value34
¤ Price value100
Category winnerElectra ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
musky92%
animalic84%
powdery77%
amber69%
mossy61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
powdery77%
green69%
animalic61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CuminBergamotTarragonOrangeLemonLime
Heart
PeachYlang-YlangJasmineRoseHeliotropeVioletTuberoseBlack Currant
Base
oak mossCivetLeatherMuskLabdanumClovesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Peru Balsam
Top
PetitgrainBergamotTarragonGalbanumOrangeLemonBasilLime
Heart
HeliotropeTuberoseJasmineVioletCassisPeachRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherAmberCivetMuskOak
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tarragon, Orange and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring60
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men53
Unisex39
Women8
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews535

Overall rank#44,404

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDiaghilevHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diaghilev is a grand, vintage-leaning chypre with citrus, peach, florals, oakmoss, leather and a distinctly animalic base. It opens sharp, powdery and old-world, then turns richer, smoother and more resinous as it dries down. This is the kind of scent chypre lovers may find thrilling and everyone else may want to samp…

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Electra Elixir by Maison de l'Avenir introduces a sharp, green opening driven by galbanum and petitgrain before settling into a sweet floral heart. The composition balances crisp citrus with a heavy, powdery base. It feels tailored for individuals looking for a noticeable, modern fragrance that transitions easily from…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Diaghilev or Electra Elixir?

Diaghilev takes 3 of 4 categories. Diaghilev is rated 4.25/5 from 2,666 votes; Electra Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Diaghilev for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Electra Elixir for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Diaghilev or Electra Elixir?

Diaghilev lasts longest (Diaghilev 91/100, Electra Elixir 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diaghilev or Electra Elixir?

Diaghilev projects furthest (Diaghilev 80/100, Electra Elixir 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Diaghilev and Electra Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and animalic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tarragon, Orange and Lemon.

Is Diaghilev or Electra Elixir better for summer or winter?

Electra Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diaghilev and Electra Elixir?

Diaghilev has top notes of Cumin, Bergamot, Tarragon and Orange, heart notes of Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of oak moss, Civet, Leather and Musk. Electra Elixir has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Tarragon and Galbanum, heart notes of Heliotrope, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Leather and Amber.

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