Fragrance comparison

L'Élu vs Sayidati

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

5 wins

L'Élu

Marquay

4.7114 votes

Rank #28,732 Yellow FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sayidati

Majouri

3.9432 votes

Rank #39,945 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Élu takes 5 of 6 categories.

L'Élu
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sayidati
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

L'Élu5/6

Sayidati1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'ÉluMarquay

SayidatiMajouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

3.94/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 46%

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

28%Love

44%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityL'Élu

SillageL'Élu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value55

Category winnerSayidatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

rose61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

rose84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and rose

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineMuskAmber

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliVetiverVanilla

Category winnerL'ÉluLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day29

Night100

Spring100

Summer43

Fall93

Winter79

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men5

Unisex19

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#39,945

PerfumerCyrill Roland

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerL'ÉluHigher 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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Sayidati by Majouri is a chypre floral fragrance centered on crisp florals, bright citrus, and an earthy base. The scent begins with fresh rose, tart bergamot, and sweet orange blossom before sliding into a heart of clean jasmine, soft musk, and warm amber. Underneath, dry patchouli, earthy vetiver, and subtle vanilla…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Élu or Sayidati?

L'Élu takes 5 of 6 categories. L'Élu is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes; Sayidati is rated 3.94/5 from 32 votes. Choose L'Élu for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sayidati for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Élu or Sayidati?

L'Élu lasts longest (L'Élu 73/100, Sayidati 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Élu or Sayidati?

L'Élu projects furthest (L'Élu 54/100, Sayidati 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Élu and Sayidati smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and rose accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

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

L'Élu suits evening wear; Sayidati suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Élu and Sayidati?

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. Sayidati has top notes of Rose, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Musk and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Vanilla.