Fragrance comparison

Elysium vs M for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elysium

Bonjour Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #48,391 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

M for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.009 votes

Rank #38,660

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elysium
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
M for Men
Choose it for its signature character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Elysium3/4

M for Men1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElysiumBonjour Paris

M for MenMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

44%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityElysium

SillageElysium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerElysiumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Not enough data

Scent match22%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotGalbanumThymeLemonLime

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantPink PepperNagarmothaJasmineVetiverCedar

Base

LabdanumVanillaBenzoinLeatherAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

ArtemisiaBasilThyme

Base5 to 8 hours

LabdanumHayHoney

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Thyme and Lemon. Durations are only published for M for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter80

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,391

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerM for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elysium opens with a bright rush of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and lime, sharpened by thyme, artemisia and green galbanum. It reads crisp, aromatic and lively at first, then settles into a more textured mix of juniper, pink pepper, cedar, vetiver and soft amber. The base adds labdanum, benzoin, vanilla and a touch of…

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M for Men by Marilyn Miglin delivers an aromatic green profile built around classic herbs and rich resins. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon and bright bergamot, creating an immediate citrus greeting. As the opening settles, the heart turns dry and herbal through bitter artemisia, garden basil, and pun…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elysium or M for Men?

Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories. Elysium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; M for Men is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Elysium for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose M for Men for its signature character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysium or M for Men?

Elysium lasts longest (Elysium 100/100, M for Men 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elysium or M for Men?

Elysium projects furthest (Elysium 100/100, M for Men 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elysium and M for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Thyme and Lemon.

Is Elysium or M for Men better for summer or winter?

Elysium suits evening wear; M for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysium and M for Men?

Elysium has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Juniper Berries, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Benzoin and Leather. M for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Artemisia, Basil and Thyme, a base of Labdanum, Hay and Honey.