Fragrance comparison

Elle 25 vs Feel Good Man

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Elle 25

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

3.6422 votes

Rank #18,172 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Feel Good Man

Sergio Tacchini

4.1256 votes

Rank #16,053 AquaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Feel Good Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elle 25
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Feel Good Man
Choose it for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Elle 252/5

Feel Good Man3/5

Ratings & consensus: Feel Good Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elle 25
Sillage & projection: Elle 25
Value for money: Feel Good Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Feel Good Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elle 25Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Feel Good ManSergio Tacchini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

4.12/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 18%Had 50%Want 32%

Category winnerFeel Good ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

39%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityElle 25

SillageElle 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFeel Good ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky83%

woody65%

powdery48%

mossy30%

aquatic100%

woody92%

ozonic84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

aromatic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Floral NotesMuskVirginia Cedaroak moss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

WatermelonLavenderBasil

Heart

Water NotesFloral Notes

Base

Virginia Cedaroak mossMusk

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Musk, Virginia Cedar and oak moss. 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

Summer10

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Spring92

Summer100

Fall92

Winter23

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,172

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#16,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFeel Good ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elle 25 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy …

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Feel Good Man by Sergio Tacchini is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that blends fruity and fresh elements. It opens with juicy watermelon, sharp basil, and clean lavender. This 2006 release settles into a base of Virginia cedar and earthy oak moss, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear during warmer mon…

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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, Elle 25 or Feel Good Man?

Feel Good Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Elle 25 is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes; Feel Good Man is rated 4.12/5 from 56 votes. Choose Elle 25 for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Feel Good Man for a aquatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elle 25 or Feel Good Man?

They last about the same: Elle 25 63/100, Feel Good Man 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elle 25 or Feel Good Man?

Elle 25 projects furthest (Elle 25 69/100, Feel Good Man 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elle 25 and Feel Good Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Musk, Virginia Cedar and oak moss.

Is Elle 25 or Feel Good Man better for summer or winter?

Elle 25 suits daytime wear; Feel Good Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elle 25 and Feel Good Man?

Elle 25 features Floral Notes, Musk, Virginia Cedar and oak moss. Feel Good Man has top notes of Watermelon, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Water Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss and Musk.