Fragrance comparison

Elite vs Zafar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 358 ratings analysed

Elite

Van Gils

4.0826 votes

Rank #22,913 CitrusCinnamon

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25%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Zafar

Omanluxury

4.27332 votes

Rank #1,358 OudAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zafar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Elite
Choose it for a citrus and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zafar
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Elite2/7

Zafar5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EliteVan Gils

ZafarOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 56%Had 16%Want 28%

4.27/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

Category winnerZafarRating 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

68%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

1%Dislike

5%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerZafarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityZafar

SillageZafar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEliteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

cinnamon92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

oud100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus 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

RoseAppleBergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

OlibanumOrange BlossomCinnamonJasmineOrrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliMossVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Apple, Orange Blossom and Cinnamon. 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

Spring80

Summer46

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEliteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men48

Unisex44

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#1,358

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerZafarHigher 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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Zafar by Omanluxury brings a complex blend of Indian oud and Hojari frankincense to the table. This unisex fragrance opens with a sharp burst of apple and pink pepper before softening into a resinous, woody base. It is a bold choice for cooler weather or formal evening events when you want a scent that balances floral…

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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 Zafar?

Zafar takes 5 of 7 categories. Elite is rated 4.08/5 from 26 votes; Zafar is rated 4.27/5 from 332 votes. Choose Elite for a citrus and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zafar for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Elite or Zafar?

Zafar lasts longest (Zafar 83/100, Elite 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elite or Zafar?

Zafar projects furthest (Zafar 76/100, Elite 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite and Zafar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Apple, Orange Blossom and Cinnamon.

Is Elite or Zafar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Elite and Zafar?

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. Zafar has top notes of Rose, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Olibanum, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla.