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L'Elisir d'Amore vs Blush Scent

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

Updated 49 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Elisir d'Amore takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • L'Elisir d'Amore

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

  • Blush Scent

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

L'Elisir d'Amore3/4
Blush Scent1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
L'Elisir d'Amore
Sillage & projection
L'Elisir d'Amore
Value for money
L'Elisir d'Amore
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Blush Scent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
L'Elisir d'AmoreToni Cabal
Blush ScentMary Kay
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%
4.06/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 59%Had 16%Want 25%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

40%Love
36%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityL'Elisir d'Amore

SillageL'Elisir d'Amore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value68
Category winnerL'Elisir d'AmoreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
musky100%
floral92%
rose84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
woody100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
patchouli77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Bulgarian RoseBitter OrangeBergamot
Heart
GardeniaMagnoliaRhubarb
Base
VelvetMusk
Top15-30 mins
CassisBitter OrangeCalabrian bergamotBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
PlumRed RoseYlang-YlangBulgarian RoseGardeniaRed AppleWild Strawberry
Base3-5 hrs
Indonesian Patchouli LeafMadagascar VanillaBenzoinSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Blush Scent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer37
Fall95
Winter95
Day79
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex3
Women97
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,614

PerfumerToni Cabal

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBlush ScentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Elisir d'Amore by Toni Cabal opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and Italian bergamot, which quickly softens into a lush floral blend. The heart centers on Bulgarian rose, gardenia, and magnolia, given a crisp edge by a bite of green rhubarb. As it settles on skin during a warm spring day or a cool evening, th…

Reviews →

Mary Kay Blush Scent delivers an approachable mix of tart berries and gentle petals over an earthy wood base. It opens fast. Cassis and bitter orange give an immediate splash of mouthwatering tang before the floral heart takes charge. You quickly pick up wild strawberry, red rose, and gardenia. It smells friendly and …

Reviews →
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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Elisir d'Amore or Blush Scent?

L'Elisir d'Amore takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Elisir d'Amore is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Blush Scent is rated 4.06/5 from 47 votes. Choose L'Elisir d'Amore for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blush Scent for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Elisir d'Amore or Blush Scent?

L'Elisir d'Amore lasts longest (L'Elisir d'Amore 60/100, Blush Scent 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Elisir d'Amore or Blush Scent?

L'Elisir d'Amore projects furthest (L'Elisir d'Amore 75/100, Blush Scent 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Elisir d'Amore and Blush Scent smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Gardenia.

Is L'Elisir d'Amore or Blush Scent better for summer or winter?

L'Elisir d'Amore suits daytime wear; Blush Scent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Elisir d'Amore and Blush Scent?

L'Elisir d'Amore has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Bitter Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia and Rhubarb, a base of Velvet and Musk. Blush Scent has top notes of Cassis, Bitter Orange, Calabrian bergamot and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Red Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Madagascar Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.

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