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Electra Elixir vs Chypré Extraordinaire

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

Updated 582 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Electra Elixir

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Chypré Extraordinaire

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Electra Elixir2/4
Chypré Extraordinaire2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Chypré Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection
Electra Elixir
Value for money
Electra Elixir
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chypré Extraordinaire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Electra ElixirMaison de l'Avenir
Chypré ExtraordinaireRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%
4.27/ 5 · 580 votes
Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

61%Love
20%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityChypré Extraordinaire

SillageElectra Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value32
Category winnerElectra ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
powdery77%
green69%
animalic61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
animalic61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PetitgrainBergamotTarragonGalbanumOrangeLemonBasilLime
Heart
HeliotropeTuberoseJasmineVioletCassisPeachRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherAmberCivetMuskOak
Top
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
PeachYlang-YlangTuberoseJasminePlumGeraniumVioletCassia
Base
OakmossCivetLeatherOrrisCuminCedarAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men15
Unisex66
Women19
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#569

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews144

Category winnerChypré ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Electra Elixir by Maison de l'Avenir introduces a sharp, green opening driven by galbanum and petitgrain before settling into a sweet floral heart. The composition balances crisp citrus with a heavy, powdery base. It feels tailored for individuals looking for a noticeable, modern fragrance that transitions easily from…

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Chypré Extraordinaire opens with a bright aldehydic citrus lift, then quickly turns plush and textured, with peach, plum, white florals and a mossy, musky base. It feels polished and old-world in structure, but richer and more floral than many classic chypres. This suits shoppers who enjoy complex, dressy fragrances w…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Electra Elixir or Chypré Extraordinaire?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Electra Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Chypré Extraordinaire is rated 4.27/5 from 580 votes. Choose Electra Elixir for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chypré Extraordinaire for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Electra Elixir or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Chypré Extraordinaire lasts longest (Chypré Extraordinaire 85/100, Electra Elixir 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Electra Elixir or Chypré Extraordinaire?

Projection is very close: Electra Elixir 75/100, Chypré Extraordinaire 74/100 for sillage.

Do Electra Elixir and Chypré Extraordinaire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and animalic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Electra Elixir or Chypré Extraordinaire better for summer or winter?

Electra Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Electra Elixir and Chypré Extraordinaire?

Electra Elixir has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Tarragon and Galbanum, heart notes of Heliotrope, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Leather and Amber. Chypré Extraordinaire has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Leather and Orris.

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