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Electra Elixir vs Jil Sander No. 4

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

Updated 2,007 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Electra Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Electra Elixir

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

  • Jil Sander No. 4

    Choose it for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Electra Elixir3/4
Jil Sander No. 41/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Electra Elixir
Sillage & projection
Electra Elixir
Value for money
Electra Elixir
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jil Sander No. 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Electra ElixirMaison de l'Avenir
Jil Sander No. 4Jil Sander
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%
4.03/ 5 · 2,005 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
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

38%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

2,005 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityElectra Elixir

SillageElectra Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value70
Category winnerElectra ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
powdery77%
green69%
animalic61%
aromatic100%
powdery92%
woody84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PetitgrainBergamotTarragonGalbanumOrangeLemonBasilLime
Heart
HeliotropeTuberoseJasmineVioletCassisPeachRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherAmberCivetMuskOak
Top
PlumGalbanumPeachGeraniumRoseAniseBergamot
Heart
TuberoseCarnationNutmegYlang-YlangMyrrhJasmineHeliotropeTarragon
Base
CivetSandalwoodOakmossCorianderVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmbergris
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tarragon, Galbanum and Heliotrope. 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
Spring39
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men2
Unisex21
Women77
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#705

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews193

Category winnerJil Sander No. 4Higher 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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Jil Sander No. 4 delivers a lush blend of spiced dark plum, velvety peach, and creamy tuberose layered over an earthy base of oakmoss, sandalwood, and warm vanilla. It opens with an unmistakable burst of sweet fruit and aromatic green galbanum before settling into a powdery floral heart warmed by nutmeg and carnation.…

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Electra Elixir or Jil Sander No. 4?

Electra Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Electra Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Jil Sander No. 4 is rated 4.03/5 from 2,005 votes. Choose Electra Elixir for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jil Sander No. 4 for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Electra Elixir or Jil Sander No. 4?

Electra Elixir lasts longest (Electra Elixir 80/100, Jil Sander No. 4 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Electra Elixir or Jil Sander No. 4?

Electra Elixir projects furthest (Electra Elixir 75/100, Jil Sander No. 4 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Electra Elixir and Jil Sander No. 4 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tarragon, Galbanum and Heliotrope.

Is Electra Elixir or Jil Sander No. 4 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Electra Elixir and Jil Sander No. 4?

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. Jil Sander No. 4 has top notes of Plum, Galbanum, Peach and Geranium, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Nutmeg and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Coriander.

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