L'Élu vs Menace
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
L'ÉluChoose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
MenaceChoose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
L'Élu1/2
Menace1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Menace
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Élu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'ÉluMarquayMenaceEvyanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.71/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate71%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothyellow floral100%
woody92%
amber84%
earthy77%
mossy69%
rose61%
musky100%
animalic92%
powdery84%
mossy77%
white floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both mossy and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
NarcissusBergamotLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang YlangRoseOrange BlossomOrris RootJasmine
Base6-10 hrs
OakmossAmberVanillaLabdanumVetiverPatchouliMuskSandal
Top15-30 mins
OrangeLemonBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseJasmineYlang YlangOrange Blossom
Base8-10 hrs
MuskOakmossCivetPatchouli
Category winnerMenaceLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer67
Fall100
Winter83
Day29
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,424
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#54,871
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL'ÉluHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'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…
Reviews →Menace by Evyan opens with a brief burst of sharp orange, tart lemon, and bitter bergamot that quickly gives way to a lush, velvety floral heart. Heavy jasmine, rich rose, and sweet ylang ylang blend smoothly with powdery orange blossom, creating an old-school bouquet reminiscent of classic mid-century glamour. As the…
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'Élu or Menace?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. L'Élu is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes; Menace is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose L'Élu for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Menace for a musky and animalic character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Do L'Élu and Menace smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share mossy and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang Ylang and Rose.
Is L'Élu or Menace better for summer or winter?
L'Élu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Élu and Menace?
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. Menace has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Civet and Patchouli.
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