Fragrance comparison

Elvis Presley Trouble vs Prime Esmerald

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Elvis Presley Trouble

Viking

3.9418 votes

Rank #50,163 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Prime Esmerald

LELAS

3.504 votes

Rank #57,482 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prime Esmerald takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elvis Presley Trouble
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prime Esmerald
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Elvis Presley Trouble1/4

Prime Esmerald3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prime Esmerald
Sillage & projection: Prime Esmerald
Value for money: Prime Esmerald
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elvis Presley Trouble

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elvis Presley TroubleViking

Prime EsmeraldLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 43%Had 10%Want 47%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPrime Esmerald

SillagePrime Esmerald

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPrime EsmeraldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

woody91%

marine83%

aromatic74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

SuedeJasmineSandalwoodBay Leaf

Base

Guaiac WoodLeatherOakmossPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineBay Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

Guaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Jasmine, Bay Leaf and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Prime Esmerald, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 35%Work 29%Party 19%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,163

PerfumerLuciana Bergamasco

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerElvis Presley TroubleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elvis Presley Trouble opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and sour lemon, backed by a dry mix of kitchen spices. As the citrus sparkle fades, a heavy heart of suede and dry sandalwood takes over, shifting the temperature from cool to warm. It sits firmly in the woody spicy category, refusing to rely on modern sweet…

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Prime Esmerald opens with a brisk, sharp blast of sea notes, zesty grapefruit, and tart tangerine. It grabs attention immediately. The salty aquatic rush feels crisp and invigorating on warm skin, though the first two minutes carry a distinct alcohol lift before the oils settle. As the citrus sparkle eases, herbal bay…

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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, Elvis Presley Trouble or Prime Esmerald?

Prime Esmerald takes 3 of 4 categories. Elvis Presley Trouble is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes; Prime Esmerald is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Elvis Presley Trouble for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Prime Esmerald for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elvis Presley Trouble or Prime Esmerald?

Prime Esmerald lasts longest (Prime Esmerald 93/100, Elvis Presley Trouble 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elvis Presley Trouble or Prime Esmerald?

Prime Esmerald projects furthest (Prime Esmerald 92/100, Elvis Presley Trouble 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elvis Presley Trouble and Prime Esmerald smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Jasmine, Bay Leaf and Guaiac Wood.

Is Elvis Presley Trouble or Prime Esmerald better for summer or winter?

Elvis Presley Trouble suits evening wear; Prime Esmerald suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elvis Presley Trouble and Prime Esmerald?

Elvis Presley Trouble has top notes of Spices, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Suede, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Bay Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Leather, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Prime Esmerald has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber.