Fragrance comparison

Ellipsis vs 511

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ellipsis

Derek Lam 10 Crosby

3.42143 votes

Rank #15,508 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

511

IKON

4.007 votes

Rank #38,612 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ellipsis takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ellipsis
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
511
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ellipsis4/4

5110/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EllipsisDerek Lam 10 Crosby

511IKON

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 54%Had 21%Want 25%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 41%Had 2%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

4%Hate

143 votes

57%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEllipsis

SillageEllipsis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value40

Category winnerEllipsisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

floral30%

powdery100%

iris86%

earthy72%

soft spicy58%

woody44%

fruity30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineAustralian Sandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CarrotCardamomElemi resin

Heart

OrrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Australian Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ellipsis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall0

Winter52

Day86

Night100

Spring75

Summer75

Fall50

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex31

Women66

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#38,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEllipsisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Ellipsis presents a fascinating clash between lush white petals and dry timber. You get an immediate hit of concentrated jasmine. It smells thick and slightly sweet. Soon after, Australian sandalwood emerges to steer the blend in a warm, powdery direction. The wood feels dry, milky, and slightly me…

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IKON 511 wears as a powdery, woody iris scent with a noticeably earthy edge. The opening can read like freshly grated carrot and cardamom, then settles into soft orris, sandalwood and dry amber. It suits someone who likes quiet, textured fragrances more than loud projection. Expect an intimate, skin-close style rathe…

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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, Ellipsis or 511?

Ellipsis takes 4 of 4 categories. Ellipsis is rated 3.42/5 from 143 votes; 511 is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Ellipsis for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 511 for a powdery and iris character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ellipsis or 511?

Ellipsis lasts longest (Ellipsis 63/100, 511 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ellipsis or 511?

Ellipsis projects furthest (Ellipsis 60/100, 511 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ellipsis and 511 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Australian Sandalwood.

Is Ellipsis or 511 better for summer or winter?

Ellipsis suits evening wear; 511 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ellipsis and 511?

Ellipsis features Jasmine and Australian Sandalwood. 511 has top notes of Carrot, Cardamom and Elemi resin, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber.