Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense vs Flashback
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Flashback takes 3 of 4 categories.
Elysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
FlashbackChoose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense1/4
Flashback3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Flashback
- Sillage & projection
- Flashback
- Value for money
- Flashback
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseRoja DoveFlashbackétherWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 1,011 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
26%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
1,011 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFlashback
SillageFlashback
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFlashbackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus88%
fresh spicy77%
green65%
woody53%
fruity42%
fruity100%
amber92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitRhubarbLimeBergamotMuskArtemisiaLavenderThyme
Heart
Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineTuberoseRose de Mai
Base
juniper berryVetiverDry WoodViolet LeafAmbergrisGalbanumCedarwoodBlack Pepper
Top
GrapefruitRhubarbLime
Heart
Dried FruitsRed BerriesSaffron
Base
AmbergrisLabdanumVetiverTobacco
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rhubarb, Lime and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,333
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews147
Overall rank#47,821
PerfumerMaria Bubnova
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerElysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElysium Pour Homme Eau Intense opens with bright citrus, tart rhubarb and a green herbal lift that gives it a sharper, cooler edge than many easygoing blue fragrances. As it settles, it turns cleaner and smoother, with vetiver, woods and musks keeping the freshness in place. It suits warm weather, office wear and smar…
Reviews →Flashback by éther kicks off with an energetic blast of tart rhubarb, zesty lime, and bitter grapefruit that wakes up your senses right away. As the bright citrus settles, the scent moves into a rich heart of sweet dried fruits, tart red berries, and warm saffron. The base anchors the entire blend with dry tobacco lea…
Reviews →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 Pour Homme Eau Intense or Flashback?
Flashback takes 3 of 4 categories. Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense is rated 3.96/5 from 1,011 votes; Flashback is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Flashback for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense or Flashback?
Flashback lasts longest (Flashback 80/100, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense or Flashback?
Flashback projects furthest (Flashback 88/100, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense and Flashback smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lime and Vetiver.
Is Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense or Flashback better for summer or winter?
Flashback suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense and Flashback?
Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Lily of the Valley, a base of juniper berry, Vetiver, Dry Wood and Violet Leaf. Flashback has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Lime, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Red Berries and Saffron, a base of Ambergris, Labdanum, Vetiver and Tobacco.
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