Fragrance comparison

Elation vs Zircon

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 86 ratings analysed

Elation

Navitus Parfums

3.4141 votes

Rank #21,098 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Zircon

Prisma Parfums

4.2445 votes

Rank #11,626 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zircon takes 6 of 7 categories.

Elation
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zircon
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Elation1/7

Zircon6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElationNavitus Parfums

ZirconPrisma Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%

4.24/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 48%Had 6%Want 46%

Category winnerZirconRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

22%Hate

41 votes

58%Love

29%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

9%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerZirconMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityZircon

SillageZircon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value66

Category winnerZirconBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

sweet53%

amber42%

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

marine77%

fresh spicy69%

salty61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuClementinePomeloBergamotLimeBrazilian Orange

Heart

GeraniumJuniper BerriesLavenderClary SagePetitgrain

Base

AmberwoodFernPatchouliMuskDriftwoodNutmegMoss

Top45 to 90 minutes

LimeBlood OrangeJuniper BerriesSea SaltCoconutHeliotrope

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineOsmanthusSugar CaneNutmegAlmond

Base5 to 8 hours

DriftwoodAmbergrisVanillaTonkaRum

InformationalShared notesLime, Juniper Berries, Driftwood and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Zircon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall59

Winter29

Day100

Night50

Spring77

Summer100

Fall30

Winter20

Day100

Night46

Category winnerElationMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex35

Women4

Men28

Unisex63

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,098

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#11,626

PerfumerIsaac Hilton

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerZirconHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Navitus Parfums Elation bursts open with a bright burst of yuzu, clementine, and bitter lime. The initial citrus spray feels sharp and watery on skin before settling into a herbal core of clary sage, lavender, and crisp geranium. As the top notes fade, a dry woody base of amberwood, moss, and cedar driftwood emerges t…

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Zircon by Prisma Parfums is a bright, woody citrus fragrance that combines brisk ocean air with sweet, sunlit fruit. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lime and blood orange alongside cool juniper berries and crisp sea salt. As the citrus sparkle settles, creamy coconut and heliotrope meet a sweet heart of sugar ca…

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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, Elation or Zircon?

Zircon takes 6 of 7 categories. Elation is rated 3.41/5 from 41 votes; Zircon is rated 4.24/5 from 45 votes. Choose Elation for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zircon for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elation or Zircon?

Zircon lasts longest (Zircon 76/100, Elation 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elation or Zircon?

Zircon projects furthest (Zircon 58/100, Elation 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elation and Zircon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Juniper Berries, Driftwood and Nutmeg.

Is Elation or Zircon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elation is the stronger pick. For winter, Elation is the stronger pick. Elation suits daytime wear; Zircon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elation and Zircon?

Elation has top notes of Yuzu, Clementine, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Clary Sage, a base of Amberwood, Fern, Patchouli and Musk. Zircon has top notes of Lime, Blood Orange, Juniper Berries and Sea Salt, heart notes of Jasmine, Osmanthus, Sugar Cane and Nutmeg, a base of Driftwood, Ambergris, Vanilla and Tonka.