Electra Elixir vs Sous Les Palmes
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Electra Elixir takes 2 of 3 categories.
Electra ElixirChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sous Les PalmesChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Electra Elixir2/3
Sous Les Palmes0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Electra Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Electra Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Electra ElixirMaison de l'AvenirSous Les PalmesPaul BoyerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElectra Elixir
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
powdery77%
green69%
animalic61%
white floral100%
woody92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PetitgrainBergamotTarragonGalbanumOrangeLemonBasilLime
Heart
HeliotropeTuberoseJasmineVioletCassisPeachRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherAmberCivetMuskOak
Top
Orange BlossomGreen NotesAldehydesBergamotTarragonOrangeNeroliLemon
Heart
Bulgarian RoseWhite FlowersYlang YlangGeraniumTuberoseGardeniaMagnoliaJasmine
Base
SandalwoodCastoreumLabdanumoak mossVanillaVetiverSpicesCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tarragon, Orange and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,840
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#54,547
PerfumerPaul Boyer
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerElectra ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElectra 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…
Reviews →Paul Boyer launched Sous Les Palmes in 1946 as a dramatic chypre floral built around high-contrast accords. The spray opens with fizzy aldehydes, bergamot, and bitter tarragon before settling into a dense heart of Bulgarian rose, ylang ylang, and tuberose. As the floral bouquet warms on skin, earthy oak moss, castoreu…
Reviews →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, Electra Elixir or Sous Les Palmes?
Electra Elixir takes 2 of 3 categories. Electra Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Sous Les Palmes is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Electra Elixir for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sous Les Palmes for a white floral and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Electra Elixir or Sous Les Palmes?
Electra Elixir lasts longest (Electra Elixir 80/100, Sous Les Palmes 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Electra Elixir or Sous Les Palmes?
Projection is very close: Electra Elixir 75/100, Sous Les Palmes 75/100 for sillage.
Do Electra Elixir and Sous Les Palmes smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tarragon, Orange and Lemon.
Is Electra Elixir or Sous Les Palmes better for summer or winter?
Electra Elixir suits evening wear; Sous Les Palmes suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Electra Elixir and Sous Les Palmes?
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. Sous Les Palmes has top notes of Orange Blossom, Green Notes, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, White Flowers, Ylang Ylang and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Castoreum, Labdanum and oak moss.
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