Fragrance comparison

Elite vs Conquest

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

5 wins

Elite

Van Gils

4.0826 votes

Rank #22,913 CitrusCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Conquest

Chevignon

3.8211 votes

Rank #65,367 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elite takes 5 of 6 categories.

Elite
Choose it for a citrus and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Conquest
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elite5/6

Conquest0/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EliteVan Gils

ConquestChevignon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 56%Had 16%Want 28%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

Category winnerEliteRating 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

45%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageElite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value83

Category winnerEliteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

cinnamon92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

marine77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AppleGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sea waterSageOrange Blossom

Base4 to 7 hours

VetiverCedarVanilla

Category winnerEliteLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#65,367

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

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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Conquest by Chevignon is a fresh aromatic fragrance for men built around crisp fruit, coastal air, and dry timber. Created by perfumer Benoist Lapouza, it opens with tart grapefruit, sharp bergamot, and sweet sliced apple. The heart turns salty and breezy as sea water meets earthy sage and clean orange blossom. In the…

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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 Conquest?

Elite takes 5 of 6 categories. Elite is rated 4.08/5 from 26 votes; Conquest is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Elite for a citrus and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Conquest for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elite or Conquest?

They last about the same: Elite 73/100, Conquest 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elite or Conquest?

Elite projects furthest (Elite 66/100, Conquest 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite and Conquest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Apple, Orange Blossom and Sage.

Is Elite or Conquest better for summer or winter?

Elite suits daytime wear; Conquest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elite and Conquest?

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. Conquest has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Sea water, Sage and Orange Blossom, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Vanilla.