Fragrance comparison

Elysée vs Tropical Splash Hibiscus

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,162 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elysée

O Boticário · 1997

4.761,092 votes

Rank #23,352 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Tropical Splash Hibiscus

Marc Jacobs

3.9970 votes

Rank #18,234 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysée takes 4 of 7 categories.

Elysée
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tropical Splash Hibiscus
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elysée4/7

Tropical Splash Hibiscus3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElyséeO Boticário

Tropical Splash HibiscusMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.76/ 5 · 1,092 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 60%

Category winnerElyséeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

1,092 votes

30%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerTropical Splash HibiscusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityElysée

SillageElysée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value58

Category winnerTropical Splash HibiscusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

powdery77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

fresh65%

rose53%

white floral42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeFreesiaRaspberrySorbetCinnamonApple

Heart

RoseFloral NotesPeonyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmberTexas CedarIrisBenzoinTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

PeonyRaspberryMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

HibiscusTiare FlowerFreesia

Base3-5 hrs

MuskWoodsy NotesVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Freesia, Raspberry and Peony. Durations are only published for Tropical Splash Hibiscus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night16

Category winnerElyséeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 47%Work 33%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,352

PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Jacques Huclier

Launched1997

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,234

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerTropical Splash HibiscusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elysée 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…

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Marc Jacobs Tropical Splash Hibiscus delivers a crisp, thirst-quenching splash of summer fruits and airy petals. The first spray releases a lively burst of sweet raspberry, sparkling mandarin orange, and fresh pink peony. It feels immediately refreshing on hot skin. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus mellows into …

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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, Elysée or Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

Elysée takes 4 of 7 categories. Elysée is rated 4.76/5 from 1,092 votes; Tropical Splash Hibiscus is rated 3.99/5 from 70 votes. Choose Elysée for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tropical Splash Hibiscus for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysée or Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

Elysée lasts longest (Elysée 72/100, Tropical Splash Hibiscus 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elysée or Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

Elysée projects furthest (Elysée 63/100, Tropical Splash Hibiscus 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elysée and Tropical Splash Hibiscus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and rose accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Raspberry and Peony.

Is Elysée or Tropical Splash Hibiscus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elysée is the stronger pick. For winter, Elysée is the stronger pick. Elysée suits evening wear; Tropical Splash Hibiscus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysée and Tropical Splash Hibiscus?

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. Tropical Splash Hibiscus has top notes of Peony, Raspberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Hibiscus, Tiare Flower and Freesia, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes and Vetiver.