Fragrance comparison

Elite vs Bench Motion For Him

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elite

Van Gils

4.0826 votes

Rank #22,913 CitrusCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Bench Motion For Him

Bench.

2.205 votes

Rank #76,373 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elite takes 4 of 4 categories.

Elite
Choose it for a citrus and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bench Motion For Him
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in fall.

Elite4/4

Bench Motion For Him0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EliteVan Gils

Bench Motion For HimBench.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 56%Had 16%Want 28%

2.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

0%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

80%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity27

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate30

Category winners

LongevityElite

SillageElite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEliteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

cinnamon92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitAppleLemonOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonSage

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanVanilaWoody Notes

Top

AppleBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

CinnamonGeraniumClovesLavender

Base

VanilaSandalwoodCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesApple, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Vanila. Durations are only published for Elite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night47

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#76,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEliteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Gils Elite opens with an energetic splash of tart lemon, juicy crisp apple, and bright pink grapefruit, smoothed out by a soft touch of orange blossom. As the initial citrus burst settles, warm cinnamon and herbal clary sage take over the heart, creating an inviting balance between clean outdoor air and cozy autum…

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Bench Motion For Him opens with a bright mix of apple and bergamot, leading into a warm spicy heart of cinnamon and cloves. This woody spicy scent settles into a comfortable base of vanilla and sandalwood. It is a casual choice for daily wear during autumn months when the crisp air complements the sweet and spicy prof…

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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 Bench Motion For Him?

Elite takes 4 of 4 categories. Elite is rated 4.08/5 from 26 votes; Bench Motion For Him is rated 2.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Elite for a citrus and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bench Motion For Him for a fruity and citrus character. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Elite or Bench Motion For Him?

Elite lasts longest (Elite 73/100, Bench Motion For Him 27/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite or Bench Motion For Him?

Elite projects furthest (Elite 66/100, Bench Motion For Him 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite and Bench Motion For Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Apple, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Vanila.

Is Elite or Bench Motion For Him better for summer or winter?

Elite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elite and Bench Motion For Him?

Elite has top notes of Grapefruit, Apple, Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cinnamon and Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanila and Woody Notes. Bench Motion For Him has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Geranium, Cloves and Lavender, a base of Vanila, Sandalwood, Cedar and Vetiver.