Fragrance comparison

Elle 25 vs Invitation

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elle 25

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

3.6422 votes

Rank #18,172 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Invitation

Jean Patou

4.8816 votes

Rank #33,746 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elle 25 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elle 25
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Invitation
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, evening wear.

Elle 253/4

Invitation1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elle 25Maison Francis Kurkdjian

InvitationJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

4.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 17%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerInvitationRating 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

88%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate97

Category winners

LongevityElle 25

SillageElle 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky83%

woody65%

powdery48%

mossy30%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

mossy69%

musky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, musky and powdery

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

Notes

MuskSandalwoodoak mossBergamotTangerineThymeVirginia CedarMint

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMusk, 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

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter80

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,172

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#33,746

PerfumerHenri Almeras

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElle 25Higher 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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Invitation by Jean Patou is a dry, mossy chypre that captures the spirit of the 1930s. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of tangerine and bergamot, before settling into a warm, herbal heart of thyme and mint. A base of oakmoss, sandalwood, and musk gives it a structured, traditional finish that suits formal autum…

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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 Invitation?

Elle 25 takes 3 of 4 categories. Elle 25 is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes; Invitation is rated 4.88/5 from 16 votes. Choose Elle 25 for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Invitation for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, evening wear.