Fragrance comparison

Energetically New York Elixir vs 69 Le Parfum

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 209 ratings analysed

5 wins

Energetically New York Elixir

Zara

4.37164 votes

Rank #2,648 Warm SpicyWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

69 Le Parfum

Christopher Dicas

4.4445 votes

Rank #7,787 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Energetically New York Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Energetically New York Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
69 Le Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Energetically New York Elixir5/7

69 Le Parfum2/7

Ratings & consensus: Energetically New York Elixir
Community sentiment: Energetically New York Elixir
Longevity: Energetically New York Elixir
Sillage & projection: 69 Le Parfum
Value for money: Energetically New York Elixir
Versatility: 69 Le Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Energetically New York Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Energetically New York ElixirZara

69 Le ParfumChristopher Dicas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%

4.44/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

Category winnerEnergetically New York ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

164 votes

71%Love

16%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerEnergetically New York ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityEnergetically New York Elixir

Sillage69 Le Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value40

Category winnerEnergetically New York ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody86%

powdery72%

leather58%

aromatic44%

musky30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Jasmine

Base

SandalwoodSuede

Top15-30 mins

VanillaBergamotCinnamonTangerineAmberSunflowerLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Heart3-5 hrs

elemiSuedeSandalwoodClovesCardamomJasmineBay LeafTonka Bean

Base8-12+ hrs

QuinceCashmere WoodOakmossGingerCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Suede. Durations are only published for 69 Le Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day56

Night100

Category winner69 Le ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

Men6

Unisex59

Women35

Date 38%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,648

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#7,787

PerfumerChristopher DiCas

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerEnergetically New York ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Energetically New York Elixir opens with a sharp burst of green cardamom that immediately cuts through crisp fall air. Within twenty minutes, the spice mellows into a creamy sandalwood heart tempered by indolic jasmine. Soft suede settles into the dry-down, giving the woody baseline a supple, powdery texture. Designed…

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Christopher Dicas 69 Le Parfum hits the air with a bold punch of sweet cinnamon, dark vanilla, and bitter bergamot. It commands attention immediately. Rather than a light mall cologne, this extrait formulation lays down a dense oil sheen packed with resinous cloves, earthy cedar, and buttery suede. The initial blast f…

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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, Energetically New York Elixir or 69 Le Parfum?

Energetically New York Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Energetically New York Elixir is rated 4.37/5 from 164 votes; 69 Le Parfum is rated 4.44/5 from 45 votes. Choose Energetically New York Elixir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose 69 Le Parfum for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Energetically New York Elixir or 69 Le Parfum?

Energetically New York Elixir lasts longest (Energetically New York Elixir 77/100, 69 Le Parfum 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Energetically New York Elixir or 69 Le Parfum?

69 Le Parfum projects furthest (69 Le Parfum 70/100, Energetically New York Elixir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Energetically New York Elixir and 69 Le Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Suede.

Is Energetically New York Elixir or 69 Le Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, 69 Le Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Energetically New York Elixir is the stronger pick. 69 Le Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Energetically New York Elixir and 69 Le Parfum?

Energetically New York Elixir has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Suede. 69 Le Parfum has top notes of Vanilla, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Tangerine, heart notes of elemi, Suede, Sandalwood and Cloves, a base of Quince, Cashmere Wood, Oakmoss and Ginger.