Fragrance comparison

ELAN vs Fortuitous

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

ELAN

SIU

3.8753 votes

Rank #29,039 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Fortuitous

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2425 votes

Rank #22,914 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fortuitous takes 5 of 7 categories.

ELAN
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fortuitous
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

ELAN2/7

Fortuitous5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ELANSIU

FortuitousBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 43%Had 6%Want 51%

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%

Category winnerFortuitousRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

8%Hate

53 votes

60%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerFortuitousMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFortuitous

SillageFortuitous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value29

Category winnerELANBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Almond

Heart

JasmineLiatrisMimosaCoconut

Base

VanillaMuskAmber

Top

CherryAlmondBergamotLemonCoconut

Heart

AngelicaRoseBalsam FirGeraniumYlang-YlangBay LeafCorianderJasmine

Base

LabdanumVanillaSandalwoodCedarPowdery NotesMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Jasmine, Coconut and Vanilla. 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

Summer71

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night31

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day43

Night100

Category winnerELANMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex79

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,039

PerfumerBatiste Humeau, Maud Chabanis, Xavier Blaizot

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerFortuitousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ELAN is a powdery floral vanilla built around almond, mimosa, jasmine and a soft coconut glow. It opens sweet and airy, then settles into a fluffy, musky vanilla with a warm amber base that keeps the scent smooth rather than sharp. It reads distinctly feminine and suits anyone who enjoys soft-focus florals, cosmetic p…

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Fortuitous opens with bright cherry, marzipan-like almond, and creamy coconut before settling into a warm amber and sandalwood foundation. Herbal bay leaf and balsam fir cut through the initial sweetness, creating a dry resinous backbone. Built for crisp autumn evenings and chilly winter air, it fits formal dinners or…

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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, ELAN or Fortuitous?

Fortuitous takes 5 of 7 categories. ELAN is rated 3.87/5 from 53 votes; Fortuitous is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes. Choose ELAN for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fortuitous for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, ELAN or Fortuitous?

Fortuitous lasts longest (Fortuitous 77/100, ELAN 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ELAN or Fortuitous?

Fortuitous projects furthest (Fortuitous 79/100, ELAN 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ELAN and Fortuitous smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Almond, Jasmine, Coconut and Vanilla.

Is ELAN or Fortuitous better for summer or winter?

For summer, ELAN is the stronger pick. For winter, Fortuitous is the stronger pick. ELAN suits daytime wear; Fortuitous suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ELAN and Fortuitous?

ELAN has top notes of Almond, heart notes of Jasmine, Liatris, Mimosa and Coconut, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Amber. Fortuitous has top notes of Cherry, Almond, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Angelica, Rose, Balsam Fir and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.