Fragrance comparison

Elysium vs Soir Extrait

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elysium

Bonjour Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #49,877 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

80%scent match

Very similar

Soir Extrait

Parfums Vintage

4.0911 votes

Rank #23,820 CitrusAromatic

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.
Soir Extrait
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elysium3/4

Soir Extrait1/4

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: Soir Extrait

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElysiumBonjour Paris

Soir ExtraitParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 45%

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

73%Love

0%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityElysium

SillageElysium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value41

Category winnerElysiumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

animalic61%

Scent match80%Very similar · both aromatic, citrus and woody

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

GrapefruitJuniper BerriesLemonBergamotLimeArtemisiaPink PepperThyme

Heart2 to 4 hours

VetiverJasmineBlack CurrantAppleCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarRose

Base5 to 8 hours

LeatherMuskAmbergrisBenzoinVanillaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Thyme. Durations are only published for Soir Extrait, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter14

Day100

Night38

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#49,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,820

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSoir ExtraitHigher 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…

Reviews →

Soir Extrait by Parfums Vintage is a brisk citrus and leather fragrance that balances sharp freshness with warm, resinous depth. The opening hits with a vibrant burst of tart grapefruit, lime, lemon, and bergamot, shaded by green thyme and spicy juniper berries. As the initial brightness settles, the scent reveals a c…

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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 Soir Extrait?

Elysium takes 3 of 4 categories. Elysium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Soir Extrait is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Elysium for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Soir Extrait for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysium or Soir Extrait?

Elysium lasts longest (Elysium 100/100, Soir Extrait 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elysium or Soir Extrait?

Elysium projects furthest (Elysium 100/100, Soir Extrait 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elysium and Soir Extrait smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Thyme.

Is Elysium or Soir Extrait better for summer or winter?

Elysium suits evening wear; Soir Extrait suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysium and Soir Extrait?

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. Soir Extrait has top notes of Grapefruit, Juniper Berries, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Jasmine, Black Currant and Apple, a base of Leather, Musk, Ambergris and Benzoin.