Fragrance comparison

Elle 3 Imperatrice vs Suncrest

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

Elle 3 Imperatrice

Christine Lavoisier Parfums

4.502 votes

Rank #55,245 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Suncrest

Ulrich Lang

3.7480 votes

Rank #19,319 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Elle 3 Imperatrice
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Suncrest
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elle 3 Imperatrice2/5

Suncrest2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Suncrest
Sillage & projection: Elle 3 Imperatrice
Value for money: Elle 3 Imperatrice
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Suncrest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elle 3 ImperatriceChristine Lavoisier Parfums

SuncrestUlrich Lang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

3.74/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

24%Love

41%Like

23%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySuncrest

SillageElle 3 Imperatrice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value49

Category winnerElle 3 ImperatriceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

green77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

woody86%

amber72%

citrus58%

sweet44%

powdery30%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 mins

Black CurrantMelonHerbal Notes

Heart2 to 3 hrs

Lily of the ValleyJasminePeach

Base4 to 6 hrs

SandalwoodTeak WoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

PeachBlack CurrantSicilian Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLily of the Valley

Base4-6 hrs

DreamwoodAmbroxanCedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer90

Fall23

Winter10

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 30%Date 18%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Casual 43%Work 32%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,245

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSuncrestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elle 3 Imperatrice by Christine Lavoisier Parfums is an airy, crisp everyday floral fruity blend that opens with chilled melon, tart black currant, and green herbal leaves. The initial spray delivers an immediate burst of watery sweetness that settles quickly on skin. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruit gives way to…

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Suncrest by Ulrich Lang is a bright, refreshing fruity woody fragrance centered on a remarkably crisp peach note. The first spray delivers a splash of tart Sicilian lemon and juicy black currant that cuts straight through the fruit sweetness. Within minutes, clean white petals of jasmine and lily of the valley soften …

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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 3 Imperatrice or Suncrest?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Elle 3 Imperatrice is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Suncrest is rated 3.74/5 from 80 votes. Choose Elle 3 Imperatrice for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Suncrest for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elle 3 Imperatrice or Suncrest?

Suncrest lasts longest (Suncrest 56/100, Elle 3 Imperatrice 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elle 3 Imperatrice or Suncrest?

Elle 3 Imperatrice projects furthest (Elle 3 Imperatrice 50/100, Suncrest 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elle 3 Imperatrice and Suncrest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Peach.

Is Elle 3 Imperatrice or Suncrest better for summer or winter?

Elle 3 Imperatrice suits daytime wear; Suncrest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elle 3 Imperatrice and Suncrest?

Elle 3 Imperatrice has top notes of Black Currant, Melon and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Sandalwood, Teak Wood and Musk. Suncrest has top notes of Peach, Black Currant and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Dreamwood, Ambroxan and Cedar.