L'Elisir d'Amore vs Sonder
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Elisir d'Amore takes 3 of 4 categories.
L'Elisir d'AmoreChoose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SonderChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Elisir d'Amore3/4
Sonder1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sonder
- Sillage & projection
- L'Elisir d'Amore
- Value for money
- L'Elisir d'Amore
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Elisir d'Amore
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Elisir d'AmoreToni CabalSonderElysianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%
3.60/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 42%Had 6%Want 52%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
30%Love
10%Like
50%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySonder
SillageL'Elisir d'Amore
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Elisir d'AmoreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
floral92%
rose84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
citrus100%
woody92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bulgarian RoseBitter OrangeBergamot
Heart
GardeniaMagnoliaRhubarb
Base
VelvetMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotLemonOrangewoodGreen Apple
Heart2 to 3 hours
MagnoliaBulgarian RoseJasmineGinger
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodVanillaVelvetVetiver
InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Bergamot, Magnolia and Velvet. Durations are only published for Sonder, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer83
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,965
PerfumerToni Cabal
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#54,545
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerL'Elisir d'AmoreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'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 →Sonder by Elysian delivers an immediate blast of crisp lemon, tart green apple, and bright bergamot backed by a subtle orangewood base. The opening creates a sharp, out of the shower freshness that feels like crisp air and sunlit orchards. As the first rush settles, soft florals emerge through Bulgarian rose, magnolia…
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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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, L'Elisir d'Amore or Sonder?
L'Elisir d'Amore takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Elisir d'Amore is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Sonder is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose L'Elisir d'Amore for a musky and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sonder for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Elisir d'Amore or Sonder?
Sonder lasts longest (Sonder 73/100, L'Elisir d'Amore 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Elisir d'Amore or Sonder?
L'Elisir d'Amore projects furthest (L'Elisir d'Amore 75/100, Sonder 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Elisir d'Amore and Sonder smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Bergamot, Magnolia and Velvet.
Is L'Elisir d'Amore or Sonder better for summer or winter?
L'Elisir d'Amore suits daytime wear; Sonder suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Elisir d'Amore and Sonder?
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. Sonder has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Orangewood and Green Apple, heart notes of Magnolia, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Ginger, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Velvet and Vetiver.
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