Fragrance comparison

L'Élu vs Je Reviens Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 970 ratings analysed

L'Élu

Marquay

4.7114 votes

Rank #26,598 Yellow FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Je Reviens Eau de Toilette

Worth

3.82956 votes

Rank #1,695 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Je Reviens Eau de Toilette takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Élu
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Je Reviens Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

L'Élu2/5

Je Reviens Eau de Toilette3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'ÉluMarquay

Je Reviens Eau de ToiletteWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

3.82/ 5 · 956 votes

Have 66%Had 34%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

31%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

908 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityL'Élu

SillageJe Reviens Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerJe Reviens Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

rose61%

floral100%

green92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

yellow floral69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both yellow floral and woody

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

AldehydesYlang-YlangJasmineBergamotOrange BlossomLemon

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthLilacOrris RootClovesRose

Base

OakmossVioletIncenseSandalwoodMuskVetiverTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Bergamot, Lemon and Rose. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

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%

Men2

Unisex22

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,695

PerfumerMaurice Blanchet

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerJe Reviens Eau de ToiletteHigher 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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Je Reviens by Worth is a classic floral aldehyde that brings a distinct vintage charm. It opens with sharp aldehydes followed by a bouquet of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and lilac, settling into a powdery, oakmoss-rich base. Best suited for daytime office wear or crisp spring mornings, it offers a clean, soapy aesthetic tha…

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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 Je Reviens Eau de Toilette?

Je Reviens Eau de Toilette takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Élu is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes; Je Reviens Eau de Toilette is rated 3.82/5 from 956 votes. Choose L'Élu for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Je Reviens Eau de Toilette for a floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Élu or Je Reviens Eau de Toilette?

L'Élu lasts longest (L'Élu 73/100, Je Reviens Eau de Toilette 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Élu or Je Reviens Eau de Toilette?

Je Reviens Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Je Reviens Eau de Toilette 58/100, L'Élu 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Élu and Je Reviens Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral and woody accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Bergamot, Lemon and Rose.

Is L'Élu or Je Reviens Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in L'Élu and Je Reviens Eau de Toilette?

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. Je Reviens Eau de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Lilac and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Violet, Incense and Sandalwood.