Elysée vs J'aime
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
J'aime takes 3 of 4 categories.
ElyséeChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
J'aimeChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Elysée1/4
J'aime3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- J'aime
- Sillage & projection
- J'aime
- Value for money
- J'aime
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elysée
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElyséeO BoticárioJ'aimeChris AdamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.76/ 5 · 1,092 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
29%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
1,092 votes
80%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJ'aime
SillageJ'aime
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJ'aimeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
rose84%
powdery77%
musky69%
warm spicy61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
amber77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperMandarin OrangeFreesiaRaspberrySorbetCinnamonApple
Heart
RoseFloral NotesPeonyYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmberTexas CedarIrisBenzoinTonka Bean
Top15-30 mins
StrawberryPink PepperPeachRaspberryViolet LeafPlum
Heart2-4 hrs
OrchidRoseIrisJasmineFreesiaLilyYlang-Ylang
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodAmberMuskBenzoinIncenseCedar
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Freesia, Raspberry and Rose. Durations are only published for J'aime, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring79
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
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#25,810
PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Jacques Huclier
Launched1997
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,673
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerElyséeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElysée by O Boticário greets the senses with a rich blend of juicy dark plum, sweet peach nectar, and powdery violet petals. At its heart, velvety Moroccan rose and rich peony unfold to create a full-bodied floral bouquet that feels smooth and comforting. The scent gradually rests on a warm base of golden amber, cream…
Reviews →Chris Adams J'aime opens with an energetic splash of sweet strawberry, juicy peach, and tart raspberry. The fruit hits fast. A crisp pinch of pink pepper cuts through the sugary nectar before powdery iris, orchid, and fresh rose petals soften the entire blend into clean florals. Skin warms the base within two hours. C…
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, Elysée or J'aime?
J'aime takes 3 of 4 categories. Elysée is rated 4.76/5 from 1,092 votes; J'aime is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Elysée for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose J'aime for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Elysée or J'aime?
J'aime lasts longest (J'aime 80/100, Elysée 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elysée or J'aime?
J'aime projects furthest (J'aime 83/100, Elysée 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elysée and J'aime smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Freesia, Raspberry and Rose.
Is Elysée or J'aime better for summer or winter?
Elysée suits evening wear; J'aime suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elysée and J'aime?
Elysée has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Peony and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber. J'aime has top notes of Strawberry, Pink Pepper, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Orchid, Rose, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Benzoin.
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