Fragrance comparison

L'Élu vs Song of Aubrac

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

L'Élu

Marquay

4.7114 votes

Rank #26,598 Yellow FloralWoody

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49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Song of Aubrac

St. Clair Scents

4.7914 votes

Rank #33,460 Yellow FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Song of Aubrac takes 4 of 5 categories.

L'Élu
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Song of Aubrac
Choose it for a yellow floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Élu1/5

Song of Aubrac4/5

Ratings & consensus: Song of Aubrac
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Song of Aubrac
Sillage & projection: Song of Aubrac
Value for money: Song of Aubrac
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

Song of AubracSt. Clair Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

4.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 34%Had 0%Want 66%

Category winnerSong of AubracRating 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

86%Love

7%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevitySong of Aubrac

SillageSong of Aubrac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSong of AubracBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

rose61%

yellow floral100%

green92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both yellow floral, woody and amber

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

Black Currant BlossomAmbergrisIvyCitrusesFrankincense

Heart

NarcissusYlang YlangJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

MuskVetiverSandalTonka

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Ylang Ylang, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. 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

Spring86

Summer57

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#33,460

PerfumerDiane St.Clair

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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Song of Aubrac by St. Clair Scents centers on natural narcissus flower absolute, capturing the raw, sunlit atmosphere of French highland pastures. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of green ivy and bright citrus fruit, accompanied by a subtle salty breeze from natural ambergris and a touch of resinous frankincens…

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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 Song of Aubrac?

Song of Aubrac takes 4 of 5 categories. L'Élu is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes; Song of Aubrac is rated 4.79/5 from 14 votes. Choose L'Élu for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Song of Aubrac for a yellow floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Élu or Song of Aubrac?

Song of Aubrac lasts longest (Song of Aubrac 90/100, L'Élu 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Élu or Song of Aubrac?

Song of Aubrac projects furthest (Song of Aubrac 71/100, L'Élu 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Élu and Song of Aubrac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Ylang Ylang, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is L'Élu or Song of Aubrac better for summer or winter?

L'Élu suits evening wear; Song of Aubrac suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Élu and Song of Aubrac?

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. Song of Aubrac has top notes of Black Currant Blossom, Ambergris, Ivy and Citruses, heart notes of Narcissus, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandal and Tonka.