Fragrance comparison

Elixir Le Parfum vs Marquise

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Elixir Le Parfum

Payot

3.5622 votes

Rank #22,077 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Marquise

Nimere Parfums

3.7914 votes

Rank #48,029 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marquise takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elixir Le Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marquise
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Elixir Le Parfum2/5

Marquise3/5

Ratings & consensus: Marquise
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marquise
Sillage & projection: Marquise
Value for money: Elixir Le Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elixir Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir Le ParfumPayot

MarquiseNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 58%

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 5%Had 12%Want 83%

Category winnerMarquiseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

63%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

21%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMarquise

SillageMarquise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerElixir Le ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

amber100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

tobacco77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Bergamot

Heart

NeroliAmyrisRose

Base

White MuskMyrrhVanillaPatchouli

Top

FigBlack CurrantChampacaGalbanumArtemisiaSaffronBergamotelemi

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangTuberoseSandalwoodNeroliNarcissusIrisCedar

Base

TobaccoLabdanumMyrrhCacaoOakmossCarnationHoneyStyrax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Rose and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night64

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#48,029

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerElixir Le ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A clean citrus floral with a soft musky base, Elixir Le Parfum opens on bergamot, then settles into neroli, rose, and a lightly sweet vanilla glow. It reads fresh, polished, and easy to wear. On skin, it usually feels more delicate than dense. This suits someone who wants a smooth everyday scent with a warm floral to…

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Marquise is a complex, resinous fragrance that leans heavily into sweet amber and warm spicy accords. The composition opens with a sharp burst of fig and saffron before settling into a dense, long-wearing base of tobacco, cacao, and honey. It is an adventurous choice for enthusiasts who enjoy rich, cold-weather scents…

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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, Elixir Le Parfum or Marquise?

Marquise takes 3 of 5 categories. Elixir Le Parfum is rated 3.56/5 from 22 votes; Marquise is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes. Choose Elixir Le Parfum for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marquise for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir Le Parfum or Marquise?

Marquise lasts longest (Marquise 80/100, Elixir Le Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir Le Parfum or Marquise?

Marquise projects furthest (Marquise 78/100, Elixir Le Parfum 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir Le Parfum and Marquise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Rose and Myrrh.

Is Elixir Le Parfum or Marquise better for summer or winter?

Elixir Le Parfum suits daytime wear; Marquise suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir Le Parfum and Marquise?

Elixir Le Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Amyris and Rose, a base of White Musk, Myrrh, Vanilla and Patchouli. Marquise has top notes of Fig, Black Currant, Champaca and Galbanum, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Sandalwood, a base of Tobacco, Labdanum, Myrrh and Cacao.