Elite vs L'Eau de L'Ame
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elite takes 3 of 5 categories.
EliteChoose it for a citrus and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Eau de L'AmeChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elite3/5
L'Eau de L'Ame2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Eau de L'Ame
- Sillage & projection
- L'Eau de L'Ame
- 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 GilsL'Eau de L'AmeChauganWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 56%Had 16%Want 28%
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
46%Like
12%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
60%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Eau de L'Ame
SillageL'Eau de L'Ame
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEliteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
cinnamon92%
warm spicy84%
vanilla77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
fruity100%
sweet91%
aquatic83%
citrus74%
ozonic65%
warm spicy56%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
GrapefruitAppleLemonOrange Blossom
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonSage
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanilaWoody Notes
Top30 to 45 minutes
PineappleOrangeGrapefruitApplePear
Heart2 to 4 hours
WatermelonBlack CurrantPeachCinnamonJasmineRaspberry
Base6 to 8 hours
SaffronLeatherWoody NotesTonka BeanViolet LeavesMusk
Category winnerEliteLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer40
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night47
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day25
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,913
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#59,905
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEliteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan 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…
Reviews →L'Eau de L'Ame by Chaugan is a fruity oriental fragrance crafted by perfumer Cécile Zarokian. The opening delivers an energetic burst of pineapple, crisp apple, pear, orange, and tart grapefruit. As the first rush settles, a lush heart takes over, combining sweet watermelon, raspberry, black currant, and juicy peach w…
Reviews →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 L'Eau de L'Ame?
Elite takes 3 of 5 categories. Elite is rated 4.08/5 from 26 votes; L'Eau de L'Ame is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Elite for a citrus and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Eau de L'Ame for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Elite or L'Eau de L'Ame?
L'Eau de L'Ame lasts longest (L'Eau de L'Ame 87/100, Elite 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elite or L'Eau de L'Ame?
L'Eau de L'Ame projects furthest (L'Eau de L'Ame 75/100, Elite 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elite and L'Eau de L'Ame smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Apple, Cinnamon and Tonka Bean.
Is Elite or L'Eau de L'Ame better for summer or winter?
Elite suits daytime wear; L'Eau de L'Ame suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elite and L'Eau de L'Ame?
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. L'Eau de L'Ame has top notes of Pineapple, Orange, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Watermelon, Black Currant, Peach and Cinnamon, a base of Saffron, Leather, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean.
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