Fragrance comparison

Elite vs Edgewater

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 117 ratings analysed

6 wins

Elite

Van Gils

4.0826 votes

Rank #22,913 CitrusCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Edgewater

Michael Malul London

4.0091 votes

Rank #32,285 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elite takes 6 of 7 categories.

Elite
Choose it for a citrus and cinnamon character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Edgewater
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Elite6/7

Edgewater1/7

Ratings & consensus: Edgewater
Community sentiment: Elite
Longevity: Elite
Sillage & projection: Elite
Value for money: Elite
Versatility: Elite
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

EdgewaterMichael Malul London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 56%Had 16%Want 28%

4.00/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

Category winnerEdgewaterRating 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

47%Love

29%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerEliteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityElite

SillageElite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEliteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

cinnamon92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

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

PeppermintAppleGrapefruitBergamotBlack PepperCardamomCinnamon

Heart

LactonesFig LeafCoconutLavenderSageSaffronPetitgrainTimur

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodCedarTobaccoVanillaTonka BeanHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Apple, Cinnamon and Sage. 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

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEliteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#32,285

PerfumerRichard Herpin

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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Edgewater opens crisp and lively, with peppermint, grapefruit, bergamot and apple giving it a cool, aromatic lift. As it settles, fig leaf, lavender, sage and creamy coconut-like lactones soften the spice and pull it into a greener, smoother shape. The dry-down adds tobacco, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and tonka, so it…

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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 Edgewater?

Elite takes 6 of 7 categories. Elite is rated 4.08/5 from 26 votes; Edgewater is rated 4.00/5 from 91 votes. Choose Elite for a citrus and cinnamon character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Edgewater for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elite or Edgewater?

Elite lasts longest (Elite 73/100, Edgewater 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite or Edgewater?

Elite projects furthest (Elite 66/100, Edgewater 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite and Edgewater smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Apple, Cinnamon and Sage.

Is Elite or Edgewater better for summer or winter?

For summer, Edgewater is the stronger pick. For winter, Elite is the stronger pick. Elite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elite and Edgewater?

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. Edgewater has top notes of Peppermint, Apple, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lactones, Fig Leaf, Coconut and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar and Tobacco.