Fragrance comparison

L'Élu vs RDP21 Limited Edition

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

3 wins

L'Élu

Marquay

4.7114 votes

Rank #26,598 Yellow FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

RDP21 Limited Edition

Roja Dove

4.3941 votes

Rank #12,998 Fresh SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Élu takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Élu
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
RDP21 Limited Edition
Choose it for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Élu3/5

RDP21 Limited Edition2/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Élu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Élu
Sillage & projection: RDP21 Limited Edition
Value for money: L'Élu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: RDP21 Limited Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'ÉluMarquay

RDP21 Limited EditionRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

4.39/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 3%Want 61%

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

76%Love

10%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

10%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityL'Élu

SillageRDP21 Limited Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value31

Category winnerL'ÉluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

rose61%

fresh spicy100%

white floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both 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

OrangeBergamotLimeLemon

Heart

JasmineBlackcurrantTuberoseRose GeraniumYlang YlangOrange BlossomPeachViolet

Base

BenzoinCuminVetiverPatchouliCloveNutmegDry WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Ylang Ylang 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

Spring100

Summer74

Fall79

Winter74

Day100

Night76

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men26

Unisex65

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#12,998

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerRDP21 Limited EditionHigher 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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RDP21 Limited Edition opens with bright citrus, then quickly turns richer and more textured, with white florals, fruity sweetness, spice, and a smooth suede-vanilla base. It feels polished, dense, and luxurious rather than airy. On skin, it often reads as a modern Roja statement scent, complex, warm, and slightly sens…

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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 RDP21 Limited Edition?

L'Élu takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Élu is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes; RDP21 Limited Edition is rated 4.39/5 from 41 votes. Choose L'Élu for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose RDP21 Limited Edition for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Élu or RDP21 Limited Edition?

L'Élu lasts longest (L'Élu 73/100, RDP21 Limited Edition 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Élu or RDP21 Limited Edition?

RDP21 Limited Edition projects furthest (RDP21 Limited Edition 58/100, L'Élu 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Élu and RDP21 Limited Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang Ylang and Orange Blossom.

Is L'Élu or RDP21 Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

L'Élu suits evening wear; RDP21 Limited Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Élu and RDP21 Limited Edition?

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. RDP21 Limited Edition has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Blackcurrant, Tuberose and Rose Geranium, a base of Benzoin, Cumin, Vetiver and Patchouli.