Fragrance comparison

Ecusson vs Halcyon

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ecusson

Orlane

4.3726 votes

Rank #20,816 PowderyWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

Halcyon

Elysian

4.754 votes

Rank #39,762 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecusson takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ecusson
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Halcyon
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ecusson3/4

Halcyon1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ecusson
Sillage & projection: Ecusson
Value for money: Halcyon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ecusson

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EcussonOrlane

HalcyonElysian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 30%Had 22%Want 48%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

73%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityEcusson

SillageEcusson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHalcyonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

violet69%

iris61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

marine84%

powdery77%

violet69%

green61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IrisLemon

Heart

GeraniumJasmineVioletCarnationYlang-Ylang

Base

VanillaOakmossMuskSandalwoodVetiver

Top1 to 2 hours

LemonPeppermintSeaweed

Heart2 to 4 hours

VioletIrisLavenderMarine notes

Base4 to 7 hours

SandalwoodAmbergrisVetiver

InformationalShared notesIris, Lemon, Violet and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Halcyon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,816

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#39,762

PerfumerJessi Park

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEcussonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ecusson by Orlane is a powdery chypre floral with a clean, old-school polish. Reviewers describe it as elegant, soapy and distinctive, with iris and lemon giving the opening a fresh, almost airy brightness before violet, florals, oakmoss and woods settle in. It suits shoppers who miss classic perfume structure and pr…

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Halcyon by Elysian is an aromatic fougere built around crisp coastal freshness and clean herbs. Launched in 2024 and created by perfumer Jessi Park, it opens with bright lemon, cooling peppermint, and a hint of salty seaweed. The heart introduces green violet leaves, powdery iris, clean lavender, and marine notes that…

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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, Ecusson or Halcyon?

Ecusson takes 3 of 4 categories. Ecusson is rated 4.37/5 from 26 votes; Halcyon is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ecusson for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Halcyon for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ecusson or Halcyon?

Ecusson lasts longest (Ecusson 73/100, Halcyon 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ecusson or Halcyon?

Ecusson projects furthest (Ecusson 63/100, Halcyon 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ecusson and Halcyon smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Lemon, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is Ecusson or Halcyon better for summer or winter?

Ecusson suits daytime wear; Halcyon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ecusson and Halcyon?

Ecusson has top notes of Iris and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Violet and Carnation, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandalwood. Halcyon has top notes of Lemon, Peppermint and Seaweed, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Lavender and Marine notes, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris and Vetiver.