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Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense vs Fraîche Molécules

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

Updated 1,017 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fraîche Molécules takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Fraîche Molécules

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense1/4
Fraîche Molécules3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Fraîche Molécules
Sillage & projection
Fraîche Molécules
Value for money
Fraîche Molécules
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 Dove
Fraîche MoléculesDi Caprio Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 1,011 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 29%Had 29%Want 43%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
45%Love
26%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate

1,011 votes

50%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity90
〰 Sillage88
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityFraîche Molécules

SillageFraîche Molécules

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value21
¤ Price value100
Category winnerFraîche MoléculesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus88%
fresh spicy77%
green65%
woody53%
fruity42%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
ozonic84%
green77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GrapefruitRhubarbLimeBergamotMuskArtemisiaLavenderThyme
Heart
Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineTuberoseRose de Mai
Base
juniper berryVetiverDry WoodViolet LeafAmbergrisGalbanumCedarwoodBlack Pepper
Top15-30 mins
Ozonic notesBergamotGalbanumLime
Heart2-4 hrs
ConiferVioletSageFloral Notes
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarwoodVetiverAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Musk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Fraîche Molécules, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night39
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men84
Unisex13
Women3
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,991

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews147

Overall rank#53,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elysium 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…

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Fraîche Molécules opens with an icy gust of ozonic air, sour lime, and zesty bergamot. The first minute has a sharp alcohol vapor, but it settles fast into bitter green galbanum. Crisp conifer needles and clean clary sage take over the midsection. A touch of dewy violet softens the pine sap without turning sweet. As t…

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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, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense or Fraîche Molécules?

Fraîche Molécules takes 3 of 4 categories. Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense is rated 3.96/5 from 1,011 votes; Fraîche Molécules is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Fraîche Molécules for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense or Fraîche Molécules?

Fraîche Molécules lasts longest (Fraîche Molécules 90/100, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense or Fraîche Molécules?

Fraîche Molécules projects furthest (Fraîche Molécules 88/100, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense and Fraîche Molécules smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense or Fraîche Molécules better for summer or winter?

Fraîche Molécules suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense and Fraîche Molécules?

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. Fraîche Molécules has top notes of Ozonic notes, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lime, heart notes of Conifer, Violet, Sage and Floral Notes, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver, Amber and Musk.

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