Fragrance comparison

Elite vs Tiger's Eye

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elite

Van Gils

4.0826 votes

Rank #22,913 CitrusCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Tiger's Eye

Bejar

3.8020 votes

Rank #55,951 AromaticFresh Spicy

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.
Tiger's Eye
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Elite4/5

Tiger's Eye1/5

Ratings & consensus: Elite
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tiger's Eye
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

Tiger's EyeBejar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 56%Had 16%Want 28%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

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

20%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTiger's Eye

SillageElite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value70

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%

citrus84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic 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

CinnamonLavenderGrapefruitNutmegBitter OrangeMintBergamotLemon Peel

Heart

JasmineCorianderCarawayOrange BlossomGeraniumVetiverCedar

Base

Tonka BeanAmberLeatherMuskVanillaWoody Notes

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

Summer10

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#55,951

PerfumerRamón Béjar

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…

Reviews →

Tiger's Eye by Bejar brings a rugged, dry citrus start that quickly yields to warm cinnamon and dry cedar. This fragrance suits men who want an understated, retro woody scent for cool autumn days. The leather base keeps the composition grounded, making it ideal for casual afternoon wear.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elite or Tiger's Eye?

Elite takes 4 of 5 categories. Elite is rated 4.08/5 from 26 votes; Tiger's Eye is rated 3.80/5 from 20 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 Tiger's Eye for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elite or Tiger's Eye?

Tiger's Eye lasts longest (Tiger's Eye 80/100, Elite 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite or Tiger's Eye?

Elite projects furthest (Elite 66/100, Tiger's Eye 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite and Tiger's Eye smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and vanilla accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Tonka Bean.

Is Elite or Tiger's Eye better for summer or winter?

Elite suits daytime wear; Tiger's Eye suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elite and Tiger's Eye?

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. Tiger's Eye has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Grapefruit and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Caraway and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Leather and Musk.