Fragrance comparison

Electrum vs Romantic Glamour

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

Electrum

Lalique

3.9558 votes

Rank #17,385 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Romantic Glamour

Paris Elysees

4.2119 votes

Rank #51,284 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romantic Glamour takes 3 of 5 categories.

Electrum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Romantic Glamour
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Electrum2/5

Romantic Glamour3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElectrumLalique

Romantic GlamourParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%

4.21/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

Category winnerRomantic GlamourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

47%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityRomantic Glamour

SillageElectrum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value84

Category winnerRomantic GlamourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

fruity100%

woody90%

amber80%

patchouli70%

rose60%

floral50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, floral and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaBergamotPear

Heart

JasmineRoseSandalwood

Base

PatchouliHaitian VetiverMuskAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantPearBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseMangoFreesia

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberPatchouliWoodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Bergamot, Pear and Rose. Durations are only published for Romantic Glamour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer69

Fall100

Winter77

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex40

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,385

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#51,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElectrumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Electrum opens with a cold, metallic splash of bergamot and freesia, cut through by a crisp pear note. On skin, this initial coolness slowly shifts as warm rose and jasmine petals begin to unfurl. The base grounds the composition in earthy patchouli and dry Haitian vetiver, creating an intriguing contrast between clea…

Reviews →

Romantic Glamour by Paris Elysees delivers a modern fruity chypre experience designed for everyday versatility. The scent opens with a burst of crisp pear, tart black currant, and zesty bergamot, giving it a bright and tangy start. As the fragrance settles, a lush floral core emerges with dewy rose, airy freesia, and …

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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, Electrum or Romantic Glamour?

Romantic Glamour takes 3 of 5 categories. Electrum is rated 3.95/5 from 58 votes; Romantic Glamour is rated 4.21/5 from 19 votes. Choose Electrum for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Romantic Glamour for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Electrum or Romantic Glamour?

Romantic Glamour lasts longest (Romantic Glamour 65/100, Electrum 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Electrum or Romantic Glamour?

Electrum projects furthest (Electrum 60/100, Romantic Glamour 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Electrum and Romantic Glamour smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and patchouli accords. Common notes include Freesia, Bergamot, Pear and Rose.

Is Electrum or Romantic Glamour better for summer or winter?

Romantic Glamour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Electrum and Romantic Glamour?

Electrum has top notes of Freesia, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Sandalwood, a base of Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Romantic Glamour has top notes of Black Currant, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Mango and Freesia, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Woodsy Notes and Musk.