Fragrance comparison

Elysion vs Helleborus

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Elysion

WienerBlut

3.7737 votes

Rank #21,209 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Helleborus

Acidica Perfumes

4.3312 votes

Rank #41,767 FreshGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Helleborus takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elysion
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Helleborus
Choose it for a fresh and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elysion2/5

Helleborus3/5

Ratings & consensus: Helleborus
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elysion
Sillage & projection: Helleborus
Value for money: Helleborus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elysion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElysionWienerBlut

HelleborusAcidica Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 14%Had 6%Want 81%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 15%Had 25%Want 60%

Category winnerHelleborusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

50%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityElysion

SillageHelleborus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHelleborusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

fresh84%

anis77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

fresh100%

green88%

white floral77%

citrus65%

floral53%

violet42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Angelica RootRed PepperAniseIso E SuperFig LeafMimosaMuskCedarCitronWater JasmineAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyGrassCitronVioletMimosaLilacVetiverVanillaCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Cedar and Citron. 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

Summer63

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall17

Winter33

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#41,767

PerfumerElena Markova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElysionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elysion reads as an airy woody musk with a green, crisp edge rather than a dense statement scent. Iso E Super seems to shape much of the wear, while fig leaf, mimosa and angelica root add a light leafy softness. It feels intimate, fresh and genuinely unisex. If you like subtle perfumes that stay close and wear like a …

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Helleborus by Acidica Perfumes is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Helleborus was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Elena Markova.

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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, Elysion or Helleborus?

Helleborus takes 3 of 5 categories. Elysion is rated 3.77/5 from 37 votes; Helleborus is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Elysion for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Helleborus for a fresh and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysion or Helleborus?

Elysion lasts longest (Elysion 69/100, Helleborus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elysion or Helleborus?

Helleborus projects furthest (Helleborus 63/100, Elysion 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elysion and Helleborus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and green accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Cedar and Citron.

Is Elysion or Helleborus better for summer or winter?

Elysion suits daytime wear; Helleborus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysion and Helleborus?

Elysion features Angelica Root, Red Pepper, Anise, Iso E Super and Fig Leaf. Helleborus features Lily-of-the-Valley, Grass, Citron, Violet and Mimosa.