Fragrance comparison

ELITE vs Community

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

ELITE

Athena Fragrances

3.001 votes

Rank #72,031 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Community

The Zoo

4.2237 votes

Rank #45,627 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Community takes 3 of 4 categories.

ELITE
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Community
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

ELITE1/4

Community3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ELITEAthena Fragrances

CommunityThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

4.22/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 19%Had 8%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

51%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCommunity

SillageCommunity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value38

Category winnerELITEBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

amber70%

musky60%

marine50%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart

Aquatic notesRosemaryLabdanumSage

Base

Ambroxan

Top

GrapefruitLemonBitter OrangeAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangePeppermint

Heart

ChamomileCascaloneHedioneNigellaClovesIso E SuperRosemary

Base

VetiverCedarLabdanumAmbroxanOakmossMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Rosemary and Labdanum. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall14

Winter7

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,031

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,627

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCommunityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ELITE by Athena Fragrances snaps open with a sour, bitter grapefruit burst backed by fizzy ginger and zesty bergamot. The immediate impression feels sharp, cold, and instantly cooling on skin. Within minutes, salty aquatic notes rise to soften the upfront citrus bite. As the sharp top quietens, piney rosemary and dry…

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Community by The Zoo opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange, crushed peppermint, and sparkling aldehydes that cut straight through humid air. As the initial citrus fizz calms, chamomile, herbal rosemary, and watery Cascalone emerge, grounding the profile with a fresh, mineral clarity that feels both modern and outd…

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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, ELITE or Community?

Community takes 3 of 4 categories. ELITE is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Community is rated 4.22/5 from 37 votes. Choose ELITE for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Community for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, ELITE or Community?

Community lasts longest (Community 64/100, ELITE 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ELITE or Community?

Community projects furthest (Community 63/100, ELITE 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ELITE and Community smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Rosemary and Labdanum.

Is ELITE or Community better for summer or winter?

ELITE suits daytime wear; Community suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ELITE and Community?

ELITE has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Rosemary, Labdanum and Sage, a base of Ambroxan. Community has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bitter Orange and Aldehydes, heart notes of Chamomile, Cascalone, Hedione and Nigella, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Labdanum and Ambroxan.