Fragrance comparison

Electra Elixir vs Paris – Deauville

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,326 ratings analysed

3 wins

Electra Elixir

Maison de l'Avenir

4.502 votes

Rank #41,450 CitrusAromatic

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Paris – Deauville

Chanel

4.141,324 votes

Rank #28,671 CitrusGreen

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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.
Paris – Deauville
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Electra Elixir3/4

Paris – Deauville1/4

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: Paris – Deauville

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Electra ElixirMaison de l'Avenir

Paris – DeauvilleChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

4.14/ 5 · 1,324 votes

Have 77%Had 23%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

40%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,324 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityElectra Elixir

SillageElectra Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value38

Category winnerElectra ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

green69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

green90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

floral50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainBergamotTarragonGalbanumOrangeLemonBasilLime

Heart

HeliotropeTuberoseJasmineVioletCassisPeachRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherAmberCivetMuskOak

Top15-30 mins

BasilLimeBergamotSicilian OrangePetitgrainLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Green NotesHedioneJasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon. Durations are only published for Paris – Deauville, 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

Winter16

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men8

Unisex57

Women35

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,671

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis – DeauvilleHigher 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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Chanel Paris - Deauville captures the brisk energy of an afternoon walk along the Normandy coast. The first spray releases a bitter burst of green basil, crushed petitgrain, and sparkling Sicilian orange. It bites immediately. There is zero heavy sugar here. Instead, sunny bergamot and sharp lime cut through the air b…

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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, Electra Elixir or Paris – Deauville?

Electra Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Electra Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Paris – Deauville is rated 4.14/5 from 1,324 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 Paris – Deauville for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Electra Elixir or Paris – Deauville?

Electra Elixir lasts longest (Electra Elixir 80/100, Paris – Deauville 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Electra Elixir or Paris – Deauville?

Electra Elixir projects furthest (Electra Elixir 75/100, Paris – Deauville 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Electra Elixir and Paris – Deauville smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon.

Is Electra Elixir or Paris – Deauville better for summer or winter?

Electra Elixir suits evening wear; Paris – Deauville suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Electra Elixir and Paris – Deauville?

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. Paris – Deauville has top notes of Basil, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Orange, heart notes of Green Notes, Hedione, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli.