Fragrance comparison

L'Élu vs Enslaved

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 474 ratings analysed

L'Élu

Marquay

4.7114 votes

Rank #26,598 Yellow FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Enslaved

Roja Dove

4.04460 votes

Rank #2,017 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enslaved takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Élu
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Enslaved
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

L'Élu2/5

Enslaved3/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Élu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Enslaved
Sillage & projection: Enslaved
Value for money: L'Élu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Enslaved

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'ÉluMarquay

EnslavedRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

4.04/ 5 · 460 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerL'ÉluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

43%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

301 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEnslaved

SillageEnslaved

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value40

Category winnerL'ÉluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

rose61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, amber and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NarcissusBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangRoseOrange BlossomOrris RootJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

OakmossAmberVanillaLabdanumVetiverPatchouliMuskSandal

Top

LavenderBergamotLimeLemon

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangGeraniumRoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

AmberLabdanumOakmossMuskVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Rose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for L'Élu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day35

Night100

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 41%Casual 22%Work 21%Party 16%

Men5

Unisex42

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerEnslavedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Élu by Marquay opens with a vivid rush of bitter bergamot, crisp lemon, and green narcissus. The citrus flashes off fast. Within minutes, the fragrance shifts into a dense bouquet of ylang-ylang, powdery orris root, and lush jasmine. This is an authentic 1946 vintage chypre floral. It carries genuine weight. The dry…

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Enslaved opens with a bright flash of citrus and lavender, then quickly settles into a rich carnation, amber and moss structure that feels warm, spicy and unmistakably old-school. The floral heart stays in the background while the resinous base does most of the talking. This suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-leaning or…

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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, L'Élu or Enslaved?

Enslaved takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Élu is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes; Enslaved is rated 4.04/5 from 460 votes. Choose L'Élu for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Enslaved for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, L'Élu or Enslaved?

Enslaved lasts longest (Enslaved 87/100, L'Élu 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Élu or Enslaved?

Enslaved projects furthest (Enslaved 76/100, L'Élu 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Élu and Enslaved smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Rose and Orange Blossom.

Is L'Élu or Enslaved better for summer or winter?

L'Élu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Élu and Enslaved?

L'Élu has top notes of Narcissus, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Rose, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Vanilla and Labdanum. Enslaved has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Rose, a base of Amber, Labdanum, Oakmoss and Musk.