Fragrance comparison

Elixir of Love vs Paris – Paris

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 953 ratings analysed

Elixir of Love

Vladislava Parfum

3.502 votes

Rank #59,828 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Paris – Paris

Chanel

4.12951 votes

Rank #29,035 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris – Paris takes 2 of 4 categories.

Elixir of Love
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paris – Paris
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elixir of Love0/4

Paris – Paris2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir of LoveVladislava Parfum

Paris – ParisChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.12/ 5 · 951 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

44%Love

34%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

951 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value40

Category winnerParis – ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

rose100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesDamask RoseBergamot

Heart

JasmineSugarTuberoseWhite FlowersRaspberryCitrusesTonka Bean

Base

White MuskOrangePineappleSandalwoodVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperCitrusesLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask Rose

Base4-6 hrs

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose and Citruses. Durations are only published for Paris – Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men2

Unisex18

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,828

PerfumerVladislava Kochelaeva

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,035

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis – ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elixir of Love reads as a sweet white-floral gourmand with bright citrus and a watery rose opening. As it settles, jasmine, tuberose, raspberry and sugar give it a soft, romantic core, while vanilla, musk and sandalwood smooth the finish. It may suit someone who likes feminine florals with a fruity, creamy edge rather…

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Chanel Paris - Paris is a sparkling chypre floral crafted around fresh Damask rose, zesty lemon, and airy patchouli. Launched in 2022 as part of Les Eaux de Chanel collection, this Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of citruses and tingling pink pepper that instantly lifts the senses. As the bright citrus top se…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elixir of Love or Paris – Paris?

Paris – Paris takes 2 of 4 categories. Elixir of Love is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Paris – Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 951 votes. Choose Elixir of Love for a sweet and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paris – Paris for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir of Love or Paris – Paris?

They last about the same: Elixir of Love 60/100, Paris – Paris 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elixir of Love or Paris – Paris?

Projection is very close: Elixir of Love 50/100, Paris – Paris 50/100 for sillage.

Do Elixir of Love and Paris – Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Damask Rose and Citruses.

Is Elixir of Love or Paris – Paris better for summer or winter?

Elixir of Love suits daytime wear; Paris – Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir of Love and Paris – Paris?

Elixir of Love has top notes of Water Notes, Damask Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Sugar, Tuberose and White Flowers, a base of White Musk, Orange, Pineapple and Sandalwood. Paris – Paris has top notes of Pink Pepper, Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Patchouli.