Elusive vs Cathedralis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cathedralis takes 2 of 4 categories.
ElusiveChoose it for a smoky and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
CathedralisChoose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Elusive1/4
Cathedralis2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cathedralis
- Sillage & projection
- Cathedralis
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elusive
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElusiveAvonCathedralisSpirituscentsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 48%Had 11%Want 41%
4.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
89%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCathedralis
SillageCathedralis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsmoky100%
floral77%
warm spicy53%
woody30%
amber100%
smoky91%
warm spicy83%
balsamic74%
vanilla65%
citrus56%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both smoky and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Spicy NotesSmokeFloral Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
IncenseMyrrhVanillaCitrusesFrankincenseFloral NotesSmokeSpicy NotesCedarWoody NotesAmber
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesSpicy Notes, Smoke and Floral Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer36
Fall100
Winter86
Day82
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,129
PerfumerNot listed
Launched1969
Reviews17
Overall rank#39,555
PerfumerMorris T.H.
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerElusiveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElusive by Avon is a vintage smoky, spicy floral chypre that feels like a trip to the late sixties. It opens with sharp incense and spice, eventually settling into a powdery, purple floral haze that sits close to the skin. It is an ideal pick for autumn days when you want a nostalgic, work-safe signature with a mossy,…
Reviews →Spirituscents Cathedralis captures the warm, comforting scent of polished cedar pews, cold stone, and smoldering resin inside an old chapel. It opens with a bright splash of citruses and peppery spices that quickly settles into rich frankincense, dark myrrh, and subtle floral notes. As the scent warms on your skin, a …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Elusive or Cathedralis?
Cathedralis takes 2 of 4 categories. Elusive is rated 3.93/5 from 52 votes; Cathedralis is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Elusive for a smoky and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cathedralis for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Elusive or Cathedralis?
Cathedralis lasts longest (Cathedralis 80/100, Elusive 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elusive or Cathedralis?
Cathedralis projects furthest (Cathedralis 75/100, Elusive 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elusive and Cathedralis smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spicy Notes, Smoke and Floral Notes.
Is Elusive or Cathedralis better for summer or winter?
Elusive suits evening wear; Cathedralis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elusive and Cathedralis?
Elusive features Spicy Notes, Smoke and Floral Notes. Cathedralis features Incense, Myrrh, Vanilla, Citruses and Frankincense.
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