Fragrance comparison

Fashionably London Elixir vs By Invitation Signature

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 290 ratings analysed

6 wins

Fashionably London Elixir

Zara

4.36223 votes

Rank #1,886 RoseFloral

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49%scent match

Some overlap

By Invitation Signature

Michael Buble

3.9367 votes

Rank #29,706 SweetWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashionably London Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fashionably London Elixir
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
By Invitation Signature
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Fashionably London Elixir6/7

By Invitation Signature1/7

Ratings & consensus: Fashionably London Elixir
Community sentiment: Fashionably London Elixir
Longevity: Fashionably London Elixir
Sillage & projection: Fashionably London Elixir
Value for money: Fashionably London Elixir
Versatility: By Invitation Signature
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fashionably London Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fashionably London ElixirZara

By Invitation SignatureMichael Buble

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 93%Had 7%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 59%Had 12%Want 30%

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

36%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityFashionably London Elixir

SillageFashionably London Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value78

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

citrus30%

sweet100%

woody92%

powdery84%

musky77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both musky, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RosePeony

Base

Musk

Top

BergamotRed Fruits

Heart

RoseJasminePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PralineSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Peony and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer38

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBy Invitation SignatureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

Men2

Unisex5

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,886

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#29,706

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Fashionably London Elixir opens with a crisp splash of bergamot that quickly gives way to dense, velvety red rose and dewy peony petals. Created in collaboration with Jo Malone, this concentration thickens the breezy profile of the original eau de parfum by grounding the floral heart in deep red musk and dry wood…

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By Invitation Signature is a sweet floral with a bright fruity-citrus opening, a soft rose and peony heart, and a musky praline dry-down. It comes across as powdery, woody, and gently feminine rather than loud. This one may suit shoppers who want an easy, affordable everyday scent for cooler weather or spring. If you …

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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, Fashionably London Elixir or By Invitation Signature?

Fashionably London Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Fashionably London Elixir is rated 4.36/5 from 223 votes; By Invitation Signature is rated 3.93/5 from 67 votes. Choose Fashionably London Elixir for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose By Invitation Signature for a sweet and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fashionably London Elixir or By Invitation Signature?

Fashionably London Elixir lasts longest (Fashionably London Elixir 79/100, By Invitation Signature 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashionably London Elixir or By Invitation Signature?

Fashionably London Elixir projects furthest (Fashionably London Elixir 72/100, By Invitation Signature 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fashionably London Elixir and By Invitation Signature smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Peony and Musk.

Is Fashionably London Elixir or By Invitation Signature better for summer or winter?

For summer, By Invitation Signature is the stronger pick. For winter, Fashionably London Elixir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashionably London Elixir and By Invitation Signature?

Fashionably London Elixir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Peony, a base of Musk. By Invitation Signature has top notes of Bergamot and Red Fruits, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Peony and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Praline, Sandalwood and Musk.