Fragrance comparison

Elaichi vs Sel d'Azur

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,011 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elaichi

Mahdi Perfumes

5.002 votes

Rank #35,542 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Sel d'Azur

Yves Rocher

3.841,009 votes

Rank #7,998 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elaichi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elaichi
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sel d'Azur
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Elaichi3/4

Sel d'Azur1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elaichi
Sillage & projection: Elaichi
Value for money: Elaichi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sel d'Azur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElaichiMahdi Perfumes

Sel d'AzurYves Rocher

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

3.84/ 5 · 1,009 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

22%Love

52%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

1,009 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityElaichi

SillageElaichi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerElaichiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

earthy30%

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

earthy30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Guatemalan CardamomPepperGrapefruit

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyBourbon Geranium

Base

Haitian VetiverAtlas CedarIndonesian Patchouli LeafSiam Benzoin

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

Virginian Cedar

Base

Haitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Haitian Vetiver and Atlas Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men4

Unisex57

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,998

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerSel d'AzurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elaichi by Mahdi Perfumes delivers a direct, crisp cardamom experience framed by bright grapefruit and sharp pepper. The scent transitions from this initial spice burst into a green floral heart, eventually settling on a warm woody base of vetiver and cedar. It is a straightforward, versatile choice for those who want…

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Yves Rocher Sel d'Azur is a bright, refreshing woody aromatic fragrance that captures the effortless feel of a sunny coastal breeze. It opens with a vibrant burst of bitter, juicy grapefruit that instantly wakes up the senses. As the sparkling citrus softens, a clean backbone of Virginian cedar and earthy Haitian veti…

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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, Elaichi or Sel d'Azur?

Elaichi takes 3 of 4 categories. Elaichi is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Sel d'Azur is rated 3.84/5 from 1,009 votes. Choose Elaichi for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sel d'Azur for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elaichi or Sel d'Azur?

Elaichi lasts longest (Elaichi 80/100, Sel d'Azur 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elaichi or Sel d'Azur?

Elaichi projects furthest (Elaichi 75/100, Sel d'Azur 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elaichi and Sel d'Azur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Haitian Vetiver and Atlas Cedar.

Is Elaichi or Sel d'Azur better for summer or winter?

Elaichi suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elaichi and Sel d'Azur?

Elaichi has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Bourbon Geranium, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Atlas Cedar, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Siam Benzoin. Sel d'Azur has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Virginian Cedar, a base of Haitian Vetiver.