Fragrance comparison

Paris – Deauville vs Electra Elixir

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,326 ratings analysed

Paris – Deauville

Chanel

4.141,324 votes

Rank #28,671 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Electra Elixir

Maison de l'Avenir

4.502 votes

Rank #41,450 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Electra Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Paris – Deauville
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Electra Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Paris – Deauville1/4

Electra Elixir3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Electra Elixir
Sillage & projection: Electra Elixir
Value for money: Electra Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paris – Deauville

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – DeauvilleChanel

Electra ElixirMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 1,324 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,324 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityElectra Elixir

SillageElectra Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value100

Category winnerElectra ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

floral50%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

green69%

animalic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BasilLimeBergamotSicilian OrangePetitgrainLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Green NotesHedioneJasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

Patchouli

Top

PetitgrainBergamotTarragonGalbanumOrangeLemonBasilLime

Heart

HeliotropeTuberoseJasmineVioletCassisPeachRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherAmberCivetMuskOak

InformationalShared notesBasil, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Orange. Durations are only published for Paris – Deauville, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night26

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex57

Women35

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,671

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerParis – DeauvilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Paris - Deauville captures the brisk energy of an afternoon walk along the Normandy coast. The first spray releases a bitter burst of green basil, crushed petitgrain, and sparkling Sicilian orange. It bites immediately. There is zero heavy sugar here. Instead, sunny bergamot and sharp lime cut through the air b…

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Electra Elixir by Maison de l'Avenir introduces a sharp, green opening driven by galbanum and petitgrain before settling into a sweet floral heart. The composition balances crisp citrus with a heavy, powdery base. It feels tailored for individuals looking for a noticeable, modern fragrance that transitions easily from…

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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, Paris – Deauville or Electra Elixir?

Electra Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Paris – Deauville is rated 4.14/5 from 1,324 votes; Electra Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Paris – Deauville for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Electra Elixir for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Deauville or Electra Elixir?

Electra Elixir lasts longest (Electra Elixir 80/100, Paris – Deauville 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Deauville or Electra Elixir?

Electra Elixir projects furthest (Electra Elixir 75/100, Paris – Deauville 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Deauville and Electra Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Basil, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Orange.

Is Paris – Deauville or Electra Elixir better for summer or winter?

Paris – Deauville suits daytime wear; Electra Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Deauville and Electra Elixir?

Paris – Deauville has top notes of Basil, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Orange, heart notes of Green Notes, Hedione, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli. Electra Elixir has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Tarragon and Galbanum, heart notes of Heliotrope, Tuberose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Leather and Amber.