Fragrance comparison

L'Etoile Mourante vs Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

L'Etoile Mourante

Sylhouette Parfums

3.758 votes

Rank #44,701 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel

Adi Ale Van

3.6853 votes

Rank #8,908 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel takes 4 of 4 categories.

L'Etoile Mourante
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

L'Etoile Mourante0/4

Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
Sillage & projection: Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
Value for money: Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Etoile MouranteSylhouette Parfums

Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de MuscelAdi Ale Van

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 4%Had 1%Want 94%

3.68/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 9%Had 4%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

40%Love

17%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

27%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLeaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel

SillageLeaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value54

Category winnerLeaves in the Wind - Elixir de MuscelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

smoky84%

powdery77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

leather100%

smoky92%

amber84%

woody77%

musky69%

animalic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both smoky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CarrotWhite PepperWisteriaSmokeDustPalo SantoBluebellTansySkin

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

TobaccoCastoreumDustLeatherCivetSmokeCinnamonFennelBirchOlibanumAmberLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSmoke and Dust. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring70

Summer40

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men61

Unisex22

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,908

PerfumerMichele Marin

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerLeaves in the Wind - Elixir de MuscelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Etoile Mourante by Sylhouette Parfums presents a stark, contemplative profile featuring carrot, wisteria, and smoke. This 2025 release leans into a sterile, mineral-like texture that feels most at home during crisp autumn evenings. It offers an unconventional olfactory experience for those who appreciate abstract, i…

Reviews →

Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel by Adi Ale Van is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Michele Marin.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Etoile Mourante or Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel?

Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel takes 4 of 4 categories. L'Etoile Mourante is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel is rated 3.68/5 from 53 votes. Choose L'Etoile Mourante for a fresh spicy and floral character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel for a leather and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Etoile Mourante or Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel?

Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel lasts longest (Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel 82/100, L'Etoile Mourante 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Etoile Mourante or Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel?

Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel projects furthest (Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel 76/100, L'Etoile Mourante 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Etoile Mourante and Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky and woody accords. Common notes include Smoke and Dust.

Is L'Etoile Mourante or Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel better for summer or winter?

L'Etoile Mourante suits day or night wear; Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Etoile Mourante and Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel?

L'Etoile Mourante features Carrot, White Pepper, Wisteria, Smoke and Dust. Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel features Tobacco, Castoreum, Dust, Leather and Civet.