Fragrance comparison

Nostalgia vs Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,085 ratings analysed

6 wins

Nostalgia

Kismet Olfactive

4.1174 votes

Rank #13,254 LeatherAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

Roja Dove

3.961,011 votes

Rank #3,885 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nostalgia takes 6 of 7 categories.

Nostalgia
Choose it for a leather and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Nostalgia6/7

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense1/7

Ratings & consensus: Nostalgia
Community sentiment: Nostalgia
Longevity: Nostalgia
Sillage & projection: Nostalgia
Value for money: Nostalgia
Versatility: Nostalgia
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NostalgiaKismet Olfactive

Elysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 79%

3.96/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNostalgiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

22%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

45%Love

26%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

1,011 votes

Category winnerNostalgiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNostalgia

SillageNostalgia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value21

Category winnerNostalgiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

anis88%

musky77%

animalic65%

soft spicy53%

woody42%

aromatic100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

woody53%

fruity42%

Scent match6%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Anise

Heart

Tonka BeanRose de Mai

Base

LeatherSuedeCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

GrapefruitRhubarbLimeBergamotMuskArtemisiaLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineTuberoseRose de Mai

Base

juniper berryVetiverDry WoodViolet LeafAmbergrisGalbanumCedarwoodBlack Pepper

InformationalShared notesRose de Mai. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer28

Fall100

Winter89

Day65

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNostalgiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex59

Women11

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,254

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#3,885

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews147

Category winnerElysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nostalgia by Kismet Olfactive is a distinct leather-forward scent built on an unexpected foundation of anise and tonka bean. It leans into a moody, suede-heavy texture that works well for cooler weather or nights out. The composition balances sharp spices with warm, powdery resins, creating an intriguing profile for t…

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Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense opens with bright citrus, tart rhubarb and a green herbal lift that gives it a sharper, cooler edge than many easygoing blue fragrances. As it settles, it turns cleaner and smoother, with vetiver, woods and musks keeping the freshness in place. It suits warm weather, office wear and smar…

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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, Nostalgia or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Nostalgia takes 6 of 7 categories. Nostalgia is rated 4.11/5 from 74 votes; Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense is rated 3.96/5 from 1,011 votes. Choose Nostalgia for a leather and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nostalgia or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Nostalgia lasts longest (Nostalgia 73/100, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nostalgia or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Nostalgia projects furthest (Nostalgia 61/100, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nostalgia and Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Rose de Mai.

Is Nostalgia or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nostalgia is the stronger pick. For winter, Nostalgia is the stronger pick. Nostalgia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nostalgia and Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Nostalgia has top notes of Anise, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose de Mai, a base of Leather, Suede and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Lily of the Valley, a base of juniper berry, Vetiver, Dry Wood and Violet Leaf.