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Enslaved vs L'Élu

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

Updated 474 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enslaved takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Enslaved

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • L'Élu

    Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Enslaved3/5
L'Élu2/5
Ratings & consensus
L'Élu
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Enslaved
Sillage & projection
Enslaved
Value for money
L'Élu
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Enslaved

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
EnslavedRoja Dove
L'ÉluMarquay
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.04/ 5 · 460 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.71/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%
Category winnerL'ÉluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate

301 votes

71%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate93
Category winners

LongevityEnslaved

SillageEnslaved

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value42
Category winnerL'ÉluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
yellow floral100%
woody92%
amber84%
earthy77%
mossy69%
rose61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderBergamotLimeLemon
Heart
CarnationYlang-YlangGeraniumRoseJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
AmberLabdanumOakmossMuskVetiverPatchouliCedar
Top15-30 mins
NarcissusBergamotLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang YlangRoseOrange BlossomOrris RootJasmine
Base6-10 hrs
OakmossAmberVanillaLabdanumVetiverPatchouliMuskSandal
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for L'Élu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring42
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer67
Fall100
Winter83
Day35
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex42
Women53
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Date 41%Casual 22%Work 21%Party 16%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#26,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerEnslavedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enslaved opens with a bright flash of citrus and lavender, then quickly settles into a rich carnation, amber and moss structure that feels warm, spicy and unmistakably old-school. The floral heart stays in the background while the resinous base does most of the talking. This suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-leaning or…

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L'Élu by Marquay opens with a vivid rush of bitter bergamot, crisp lemon, and green narcissus. The citrus flashes off fast. Within minutes, the fragrance shifts into a dense bouquet of ylang-ylang, powdery orris root, and lush jasmine. This is an authentic 1946 vintage chypre floral. It carries genuine weight. The dry…

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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, Enslaved or L'Élu?

Enslaved takes 3 of 5 categories. Enslaved is rated 4.04/5 from 460 votes; L'Élu is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Enslaved for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose L'Élu for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Enslaved or L'Élu?

Enslaved lasts longest (Enslaved 87/100, L'Élu 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enslaved or L'Élu?

Enslaved projects furthest (Enslaved 76/100, L'Élu 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enslaved and L'Élu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Enslaved or L'Élu better for summer or winter?

L'Élu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enslaved and L'Élu?

Enslaved has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Rose, a base of Amber, Labdanum, Oakmoss and Musk. L'Élu has top notes of Narcissus, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Rose, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Vanilla and Labdanum.

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