Fragrance comparison

L'Élu vs Signature I

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

L'Élu

Marquay

4.7114 votes

Rank #26,598 Yellow FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Signature I

Western Valley Avenue London

4.004 votes

Rank #54,815 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

L'Élu
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Signature I
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money.

L'Élu1/2

Signature I1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'ÉluMarquay

Signature IWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSignature IBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

rose61%

rose100%

woody92%

earthy84%

floral77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, earthy 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

Top

JasmineOrris RootPink Pepper

Heart

Rose

Base

PatchouliVetiverVanilla

InformationalShared notesRose, Orris Root, Jasmine and Vanilla. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#54,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Signature I reads as a dressed-up floral built around rose, jasmine and iris, with pink pepper giving the opening a light sparkle. As it settles, patchouli, vetiver and vanilla add a woody, earthy softness rather than a syrupy sweetness. It may suit someone who likes feminine florals with a powdery edge and a slightly…

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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 Signature I?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. L'Élu is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes; Signature I is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose L'Élu for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Signature I for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money.

Do L'Élu and Signature I smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Orris Root, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is L'Élu or Signature I better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in L'Élu and Signature I?

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. Signature I has top notes of Jasmine, Orris Root and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Vanilla.