Fragrance comparison

Elysees 64 83 vs Nobility

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Elysees 64 83

Pierre Balmain

4.6216 votes

Rank #34,975 AmberAnimalic

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55%scent match

Closely related

Nobility

Gulf Orchid

4.002 votes

Rank #56,435 WoodyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysees 64 83 takes 2 of 4 categories.

Elysees 64 83
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nobility
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elysees 64 832/4

Nobility0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Elysees 64 83
Value for money: Tie
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 Balmain

NobilityGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 19%Had 5%Want 76%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

81%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageElysees 64 83

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

animalic92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

earthy69%

floral61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChamomileAldehydesCitruses

Heart

LavenderRoseWildflowersJasmineGeranium

Base

AmbergrisVetiverLeatherLabdanumPatchouliVanillaOakmossCivet

Top15-30 mins

Cashmere WoodBergamotCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliLavenderBalsamic Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverOakmossAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lavender, Ambergris and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Nobility, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 16%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,975

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElysees 64 83Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elysees 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…

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Nobility by Gulf Orchid cuts through the air with instant clarity. The bergamot hits immediately. Tart citruses join a soft blanket of cashmere wood, creating a dry and comforting opening rather than a juicy splash. Within twenty minutes, the bright zest calms down. Earthy patchouli and herbal lavender take over the m…

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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, Elysees 64 83 or Nobility?

Elysees 64 83 takes 2 of 4 categories. Elysees 64 83 is rated 4.62/5 from 16 votes; Nobility is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Elysees 64 83 for a amber and animalic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nobility for a woody and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysees 64 83 or Nobility?

They last about the same: Elysees 64 83 70/100, Nobility 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elysees 64 83 or Nobility?

Elysees 64 83 projects furthest (Elysees 64 83 58/100, Nobility 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elysees 64 83 and Nobility smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lavender, Ambergris and Vetiver.

Is Elysees 64 83 or Nobility better for summer or winter?

Elysees 64 83 suits daytime wear; Nobility suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysees 64 83 and Nobility?

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. Nobility has top notes of Cashmere Wood, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Patchouli, Lavender and Balsamic Notes, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambergris.