Elysees 64 83 vs Higher Self
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elysees 64 83 takes 4 of 4 categories.
Elysees 64 83Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Higher SelfChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring.
Elysees 64 834/4
Higher Self0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Elysees 64 83
- Sillage & projection
- Elysees 64 83
- Value for money
- Elysees 64 83
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elysees 64 83
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elysees 64 83Pierre BalmainHigher SelfTOBBAWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.62/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 19%Had 5%Want 76%
3.29/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 9%Had 5%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate81%Love
13%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
43%Love
14%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
29%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElysees 64 83
SillageElysees 64 83
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElysees 64 83Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
animalic92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
earthy69%
floral61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
earthy77%
green69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ChamomileAldehydesCitruses
Heart
LavenderRoseWildflowersJasmineGeranium
Base
AmbergrisVetiverLeatherLabdanumPatchouliVanillaOakmossCivet
Notes
LavenderVetiverGreen NotesCitrusesJasmineFrankincensePatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lavender, Jasmine and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night71
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
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#39,721
PerfumerGermaine Cellier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#63,369
PerfumerJasper Li
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerElysees 64 83Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElysees 64 83 by Pierre Balmain is a rare floral chypre from 1946, composed by Germaine Cellier. It opens with bright citruses, sharp chamomile, and crisp aldehydes, before settling into a heart of lavender, geranium, and jasmine. The base anchors the scent with dry leather, earthy oakmoss, patchouli, and warm ambergr…
Reviews →Higher Self by TOBBA opens with a bright burst of citruses and green notes, introducing a clean, outdoor freshness right away. As it rests on the skin, the herbal quality of lavender takes over, grounded by earthy patchouli and a touch of frankincense. It is a quiet, dry, and slightly smoky aromatic blend. We recommen…
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, Elysees 64 83 or Higher Self?
Elysees 64 83 takes 4 of 4 categories. Elysees 64 83 is rated 4.62/5 from 16 votes; Higher Self is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Elysees 64 83 for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Higher Self for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Elysees 64 83 or Higher Self?
Elysees 64 83 lasts longest (Elysees 64 83 70/100, Higher Self 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elysees 64 83 or Higher Self?
Elysees 64 83 projects furthest (Elysees 64 83 58/100, Higher Self 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elysees 64 83 and Higher Self smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lavender, Jasmine and Vetiver.
Is Elysees 64 83 or Higher Self better for summer or winter?
Elysees 64 83 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elysees 64 83 and Higher Self?
Elysees 64 83 has top notes of Chamomile, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Wildflowers and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Leather and Labdanum. Higher Self features Lavender, Vetiver, Green Notes, Citruses and Jasmine.
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