Fragrance comparison

Elite vs Grey

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elite

Van Gils

4.0826 votes

Rank #22,913 CitrusCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Grey

Rose & Co Manchester

3.8312 votes

Rank #58,234 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elite takes 4 of 5 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.
Grey
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Elite4/5

Grey1/5

Ratings & consensus: Elite
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grey
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

GreyRose & Co Manchester

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 56%Had 16%Want 28%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 25%Want 55%

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

42%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGrey

SillageElite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value67

Category winnerEliteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

cinnamon92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and vanilla

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

MintGrapefruitSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegOrange BlossomCardamomCinnamon

Base

LabdanumTonka BeanVanilaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Tonka Bean. 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

Spring20

Summer20

Fall40

Winter100

Day67

Night100

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#58,234

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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Grey by Rose & Co Manchester opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and grapefruit, backed by a cool kick of mint. Saffron adds a dry, slightly metallic edge that prevents the citrus from feeling like a standard gym cologne. As the top notes settle, nutmeg and cinnamon warm up the core alongside white orange blo…

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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 Grey?

Elite takes 4 of 5 categories. Elite is rated 4.08/5 from 26 votes; Grey is rated 3.83/5 from 12 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 Grey for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elite or Grey?

Grey lasts longest (Grey 77/100, Elite 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite or Grey?

Elite projects furthest (Elite 66/100, Grey 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite and Grey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Tonka Bean.

Is Elite or Grey better for summer or winter?

Elite suits daytime wear; Grey suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elite and Grey?

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. Grey has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit, Saffron and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orange Blossom, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanila and Patchouli.