Fragrance comparison

Elegy vs Palermo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 733 ratings analysed

5 wins

Elegy

Jorum Studio

3.88100 votes

Rank #32,603 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Palermo

Byredo

3.47633 votes

Rank #13,517 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegy takes 5 of 7 categories.

Elegy
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Palermo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Elegy5/7

Palermo2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElegyJorum Studio

PalermoByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

3.47/ 5 · 633 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerElegyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

28%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

100 votes

23%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

542 votes

Category winnerPalermoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityElegy

SillageElegy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value26

Category winnerElegyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

musky58%

fresh44%

green30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotHoneysucklePetitgrainheatherLavender

Heart

Bourbon GeraniumJasmineRoseFrench orange flowerAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Base

MuskBenzoinLabdanumAmbergrisHayOakmossCedarPatchouli

Top

CitrusesPetitgrainBergamot

Heart

MuskRose

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElegyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

Men6

Unisex71

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,603

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,517

PerfumerBen Gorham

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerPalermoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jorum Studio's Elegy marks a shift away from standard clean florals, offering an earthy, green-tinged perspective on classic jasmine and rose. Perfumer Euan McCall layers these traditional blooms over a dry base of hay, cedar, and oakmoss. The result feels less like a polished boutique and more like a damp Scottish he…

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Palermo is a sharp, citrus-forward fragrance designed for sun-drenched days. It features a bright mix of bergamot and petitgrain that captures the essence of a Mediterranean lemon grove. Perfect for casual summer outings, this scent offers a clean and uplifting experience that feels crisp on the skin, providing a refr…

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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, Elegy or Palermo?

Elegy takes 5 of 7 categories. Elegy is rated 3.88/5 from 100 votes; Palermo is rated 3.47/5 from 633 votes. Choose Elegy for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Palermo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elegy or Palermo?

Elegy lasts longest (Elegy 73/100, Palermo 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elegy or Palermo?

Elegy projects furthest (Elegy 60/100, Palermo 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elegy and Palermo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Elegy or Palermo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elegy is the stronger pick. For winter, Elegy is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elegy and Palermo?

Elegy has top notes of Bergamot, Honeysuckle, Petitgrain and heather, heart notes of Bourbon Geranium, Jasmine, Rose and French orange flower, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Labdanum and Ambergris. Palermo has top notes of Citruses, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Musk and Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow).