El Born vs Versailles Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versailles Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.
El BornChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Versailles ElixirChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
El Born1/4
Versailles Elixir3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Versailles Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Versailles Elixir
- Value for money
- Versailles Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- El Born
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
El BornCarner BarcelonaVersailles ElixirGaia ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 1,699 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,699 votes
67%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVersailles Elixir
SillageVersailles Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVersailles ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
balsamic77%
honey69%
woody61%
vanilla100%
amber90%
powdery80%
woody70%
warm spicy60%
balsamic50%
Scent match62%Closely related · both vanilla, amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HoneyAngelicaCalabrian bergamotSicilian Lemon
Heart
BenzoinFigHeliotropeEgyptian Jasmine
Base
Madagascar VanillaPeru BalsamAustralian SandalwoodMusk
Notes
Madagascar VanillaVanillaAustralian SandalwoodSandalwoodTonka BeanTuberoseBenzoinAmberFrankincenseMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Madagascar Vanilla, Australian Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Versailles Elixir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring48
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,329
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#64,861
PerfumerAnas Sabrani
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEl BornHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEl Born by Carner Barcelona is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. El Born was launched in 2014. Top notes are Honey, Angelica, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian Lemon; middle notes are Benzoin, Fig, Heliotrope and Egyptian Jasmine; base notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Australian Sandalwood and Mus…
Reviews →Versailles Elixir by Gaia Parfums centers on a rich collision of sweet resins and lush florals. The scent opens with a plush layer of Madagascar vanilla and creamy tuberose, cutting the sweetness with a touch of frankincense. As the blend settles, warm amber and Australian sandalwood create a smooth, powdery base enri…
Reviews →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, El Born or Versailles Elixir?
Versailles Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. El Born is rated 4.09/5 from 1,699 votes; Versailles Elixir is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose El Born for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Versailles Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, El Born or Versailles Elixir?
Versailles Elixir lasts longest (Versailles Elixir 80/100, El Born 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, El Born or Versailles Elixir?
Versailles Elixir projects furthest (Versailles Elixir 69/100, El Born 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do El Born and Versailles Elixir smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Madagascar Vanilla, Australian Sandalwood and Musk.
Is El Born or Versailles Elixir better for summer or winter?
Versailles Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in El Born and Versailles Elixir?
El Born has top notes of Honey, Angelica, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Benzoin, Fig, Heliotrope and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Australian Sandalwood and Musk. Versailles Elixir features Madagascar Vanilla, Vanilla, Australian Sandalwood, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.
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