Fragrance comparison

Hymba vs Elite

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hymba

Sigilli

4.1724 votes

Rank #38,294 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Elite

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8272 votes

Rank #18,330 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hymba takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hymba
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elite
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hymba3/5

Elite2/5

Ratings & consensus: Hymba
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elite
Sillage & projection: Hymba
Value for money: Hymba
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HymbaSigilli

EliteBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%

3.82/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%

Category winnerHymbaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

31%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityElite

SillageHymba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value17

Category winnerHymbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

citrus69%

woody61%

green100%

floral92%

wine84%

fruity77%

rose69%

sweet61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MyrtleCitruses

Heart

ResinsVanilla

Base

SandalwoodCedarAmberBirch

Top

FreesiaGreen NotesCitruses

Heart

Red WineRoseCopahu BalmIvyNeroliJasmineGeraniumLavender

Base

RaspberryMuskBirchSandalwoodPatchouliAmberGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Sandalwood, Amber and Birch. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring100

Summer93

Fall60

Winter27

Day100

Night61

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,294

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#18,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerEliteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hymba opens with bright citrus and myrtle, then quickly settles into a warm resinous heart softened by vanilla. It smells smoky, milky, aromatic, and slightly wild rather than polished. On skin, the woods and amber give it depth while the incense-like resin stays central. It suits someone who enjoys unusual warm fragr…

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Elite by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of crisp green notes and tart citruses before shifting into an unusual core of red wine, freesia, and spicy cloves. Instead of heavy woods or dense oud, the scent stays light and airy on skin, sustained by sweet raspberry and clean musk in the base. It feels tailored…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hymba or Elite?

Hymba takes 3 of 5 categories. Hymba is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes; Elite is rated 3.82/5 from 72 votes. Choose Hymba for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elite for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hymba or Elite?

Elite lasts longest (Elite 77/100, Hymba 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hymba or Elite?

Hymba projects furthest (Hymba 79/100, Elite 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hymba and Elite smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Citruses, Sandalwood, Amber and Birch.

Is Hymba or Elite better for summer or winter?

Hymba suits evening wear; Elite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hymba and Elite?

Hymba has top notes of Myrtle and Citruses, heart notes of Resins and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Birch. Elite has top notes of Freesia, Green Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Red Wine, Rose, Copahu Balm and Ivy, a base of Raspberry, Musk, Birch and Sandalwood.