Elixir Le Parfum vs Sexual
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sexual takes 3 of 5 categories.
Elixir Le ParfumChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SexualChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Elixir Le Parfum2/5
Sexual3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir Le Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sexual
- Sillage & projection
- Sexual
- Value for money
- Sexual
- 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 ParfumPayotSexualMichel GermainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.56/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 58%
2.92/ 5 · 243 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerElixir Le ParfumRating 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
20%Love
46%Like
5%Ok
27%Dislike
2%Hate
231 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySexual
SillageSexual
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSexualBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky92%
aromatic84%
vanilla77%
powdery69%
amber61%
floral100%
white floral92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
citrus69%
rose61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bergamot
Heart
NeroliAmyrisRose
Base
White MuskMyrrhVanillaPatchouli
Top
ApricotOsmanthusHoneysuckleClementineBergamot
Heart
RoseGardeniaFreesiaJasmineWater Lily
Base
MyrrhSandalwoodCinnamonVanillaNeroli
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
Spring69
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#22,077
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#27,357
PerfumerSophia Grojsman
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerElixir Le ParfumHigher 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 →Sexual by Michel Germain is a warm floral fragrance with a fruity apricot opening, a full white floral heart, and a soft spicy base of sandalwood, vanilla, cinnamon, and myrrh. It reads feminine, noticeable, and slightly vintage in shape, with sweetness and floral density rather than a clean modern freshness. Best for…
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 Sexual?
Sexual takes 3 of 5 categories. Elixir Le Parfum is rated 3.56/5 from 22 votes; Sexual is rated 2.92/5 from 243 votes. Choose Elixir Le Parfum for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sexual for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Elixir Le Parfum or Sexual?
Sexual lasts longest (Sexual 66/100, Elixir Le Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir Le Parfum or Sexual?
Sexual projects furthest (Sexual 64/100, Elixir Le Parfum 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir Le Parfum and Sexual smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Rose and Myrrh.
Is Elixir Le Parfum or Sexual better for summer or winter?
Elixir Le Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir Le Parfum and Sexual?
Elixir Le Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Amyris and Rose, a base of White Musk, Myrrh, Vanilla and Patchouli. Sexual has top notes of Apricot, Osmanthus, Honeysuckle and Clementine, heart notes of Rose, Gardenia, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Vanilla.
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