Fragrance comparison

Elysian Anise Zephyr vs Image Harmony

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

Elysian Anise Zephyr

The Chef's

3.7322 votes

Rank #52,209 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Image Harmony

Cerruti

3.9864 votes

Rank #17,111 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Elysian Anise Zephyr
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Image Harmony
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elysian Anise Zephyr2/5

Image Harmony2/5

Ratings & consensus: Image Harmony
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Elysian Anise Zephyr
Value for money: Elysian Anise Zephyr
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Image Harmony

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elysian Anise ZephyrThe Chef's

Image HarmonyCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 56%Had 7%Want 37%

3.98/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 51%Had 20%Want 29%

Category winnerImage HarmonyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

59%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

22%Love

66%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageElysian Anise Zephyr

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value83

Category winnerElysian Anise ZephyrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

soft spicy84%

aromatic77%

anis69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon VerbenaLemon ZestOrangeMintBlack PepperJuniper Berries

Heart

FennelStar AniseAppleGeraniumFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskPalisander RosewoodOakmossWhite WoodsVanilla

Top15-30 mins

PearMintBergamotBanana LeafBirch LeafLemonBlack Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

Juniper BerriesJasmineFig TreeCypress

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesMint, Black Pepper, Juniper Berries and Musk. Durations are only published for Image Harmony, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter50

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer88

Fall64

Winter16

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerImage HarmonyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elysian Anise Zephyr by The Chef's opens with a sharp, citrus-forward burst of lemon verbena and zesty orange that quickly transitions into a herbal, star anise-led heart. It is a crisp, fruity-floral scent designed for daytime wear. This fragrance thrives in warmer spring and summer temperatures when its bright, arom…

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Cerruti Image Harmony is a refreshing, easygoing eau de toilette built for warm mornings and relaxed settings. The scent opens with a lively splash of crisp green pear, cooling garden mint, and bright Italian bergamot that wakes up the senses without stinging your nose. As the first burst settles, gentle cypress needl…

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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, Elysian Anise Zephyr or Image Harmony?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Elysian Anise Zephyr is rated 3.73/5 from 22 votes; Image Harmony is rated 3.98/5 from 64 votes. Choose Elysian Anise Zephyr for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Image Harmony for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysian Anise Zephyr or Image Harmony?

They last about the same: Elysian Anise Zephyr 59/100, Image Harmony 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elysian Anise Zephyr or Image Harmony?

Elysian Anise Zephyr projects furthest (Elysian Anise Zephyr 58/100, Image Harmony 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elysian Anise Zephyr and Image Harmony smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Black Pepper, Juniper Berries and Musk.

Is Elysian Anise Zephyr or Image Harmony better for summer or winter?

Elysian Anise Zephyr suits daytime wear; Image Harmony suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysian Anise Zephyr and Image Harmony?

Elysian Anise Zephyr has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Lemon Zest, Orange and Mint, heart notes of Fennel, Star Anise, Apple and Geranium, a base of Musk, Palisander Rosewood, Oakmoss and White Woods. Image Harmony has top notes of Pear, Mint, Bergamot and Banana Leaf, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Jasmine, Fig Tree and Cypress, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.