Elixir Le Parfum vs Monsieur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Monsieur takes 4 of 5 categories.
Elixir Le ParfumChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MonsieurChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Elixir Le Parfum1/5
Monsieur4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Monsieur
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Monsieur
- Sillage & projection
- Monsieur
- Value for money
- Elixir Le Parfum
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Monsieur
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir Le ParfumPayotMonsieurCarvenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.56/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 58%
4.57/ 5 · 131 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerMonsieurRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
63%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
66%Love
27%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
131 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMonsieur
SillageMonsieur
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElixir Le ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky92%
aromatic84%
vanilla77%
powdery69%
amber61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic, powdery and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bergamot
Heart
NeroliAmyrisRose
Base
White MuskMyrrhVanillaPatchouli
Top
AldehydesNeroliArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
SandalwoodJasminePatchouliCinnamonCarnationRoseVetiverOrris Root
Base
CoconutCivetOakmossMyrrhLeatherLabdanumVanilla
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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall86
Winter57
Day100
Night64
Spring78
Summer34
Fall100
Winter94
Day100
Night79
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#22,195
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#4,926
PerfumerRaymond Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerMonsieurHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA 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…
Reviews →Monsieur Carven by Carven opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter artemisia, and crisp lemon that immediately establishes its vintage 1978 pedigree. As the initial brightness settles, a complex floral heart emerges on skin, combining spicy carnation, dry rose, and earthy patchouli. Cinnamon and sandalwood add a …
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, Elixir Le Parfum or Monsieur?
Monsieur takes 4 of 5 categories. Elixir Le Parfum is rated 3.56/5 from 22 votes; Monsieur is rated 4.57/5 from 131 votes. Choose Elixir Le Parfum for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir Le Parfum or Monsieur?
Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 82/100, Elixir Le Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir Le Parfum or Monsieur?
Monsieur projects furthest (Monsieur 71/100, Elixir Le Parfum 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir Le Parfum and Monsieur smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Rose and Myrrh.
Is Elixir Le Parfum or Monsieur better for summer or winter?
Elixir Le Parfum suits daytime wear; Monsieur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir Le Parfum and Monsieur?
Elixir Le Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Amyris and Rose, a base of White Musk, Myrrh, Vanilla and Patchouli. Monsieur has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Jasmine, Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Coconut, Civet, Oakmoss and Myrrh.
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