Fragrance comparison

Elle 25 vs Made for Men

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 252 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elle 25

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

3.6422 votes

Rank #18,172 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Made for Men

Bruno Banani

3.38230 votes

Rank #17,819 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elle 25 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elle 25
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Made for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Elle 253/5

Made for Men2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elle 25Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Made for MenBruno Banani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

3.38/ 5 · 230 votes

Have 47%Had 53%Want 0%

Category winnerElle 25Rating 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

12%Love

47%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

230 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityElle 25

SillageElle 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMade for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky83%

woody65%

powdery48%

mossy30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

woody77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match22%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

Granny Smith appleBergamotRosemary

Heart

Water NotesGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanMuskoak mossVirginia Cedar

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,172

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#17,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerMade for MenHigher 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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Bruno Banani Made for Men is a budget aromatic fougere that pairs a bright, crisp green apple note with cool geranium and a light cedar base. Designed as a casual, day-to-day scent for warmer weather, it offers a quick splash of freshness. It works best for post-workout wear or relaxed weekend errands during spring an…

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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 Made for Men?

Elle 25 takes 3 of 5 categories. Elle 25 is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes; Made for Men is rated 3.38/5 from 230 votes. Choose Elle 25 for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Made for Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elle 25 or Made for Men?

Elle 25 lasts longest (Elle 25 63/100, Made for Men 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elle 25 or Made for Men?

Elle 25 projects furthest (Elle 25 69/100, Made for Men 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elle 25 and Made for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Musk, Virginia Cedar and oak moss.

Is Elle 25 or Made for Men better for summer or winter?

Elle 25 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elle 25 and Made for Men?

Elle 25 features Floral Notes, Musk, Virginia Cedar and oak moss. Made for Men has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Water Notes and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.