Fragrance comparison

Elysian Anise Zephyr vs Tommy Summer Cologne 2005

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Elysian Anise Zephyr

The Chef's

3.7322 votes

Rank #51,837 CitrusFresh Spicy

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52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005

Tommy Hilfiger

4.3923 votes

Rank #29,012 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elysian Anise Zephyr
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tommy Summer Cologne 2005
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Elysian Anise Zephyr1/5

Tommy Summer Cologne 20053/5

Ratings & consensus: Tommy Summer Cologne 2005
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tommy Summer Cologne 2005
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Elysian Anise Zephyr
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tommy Summer Cologne 2005

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elysian Anise ZephyrThe Chef's

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005Tommy Hilfiger

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 56%Had 7%Want 37%

4.39/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 30%Had 31%Want 40%

Category winnerTommy Summer Cologne 2005Rating 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

70%Love

13%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityTommy Summer Cologne 2005

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value65

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%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

green72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

sweet30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Top

Lemon VerbenaMint

Heart

OrangeLavenderOrris Root

Base

SandalwoodWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesLemon Verbena, Orange and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter50

Day100

Night14

Spring41

Summer100

Fall18

Winter6

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerTommy Summer Cologne 2005Higher 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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Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 offers a bright, grassy splash of lemon verbena and crushed mint leaves, perfect for hot July afternoons. The scent evolves past the initial citrus blast into a soft clean mix of lavender and powdery orris root, keeping the composition fresh rather than sweet. A light base of sandalwood and d…

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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 Tommy Summer Cologne 2005?

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 takes 3 of 5 categories. Elysian Anise Zephyr is rated 3.73/5 from 22 votes; Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 is rated 4.39/5 from 23 votes. Choose Elysian Anise Zephyr for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysian Anise Zephyr or Tommy Summer Cologne 2005?

Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 lasts longest (Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 62/100, Elysian Anise Zephyr 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elysian Anise Zephyr or Tommy Summer Cologne 2005?

Projection is very close: Elysian Anise Zephyr 58/100, Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 58/100 for sillage.

Do Elysian Anise Zephyr and Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon Verbena, Orange and Mint.

Is Elysian Anise Zephyr or Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 better for summer or winter?

Elysian Anise Zephyr suits daytime wear; Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysian Anise Zephyr and Tommy Summer Cologne 2005?

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. Tommy Summer Cologne 2005 has top notes of Lemon Verbena and Mint, heart notes of Orange, Lavender and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood and Woodsy Notes.