Fragrance comparison

Paris – Paris vs Elixir of Love

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 953 ratings analysed

2 wins

Paris – Paris

Chanel

4.12951 votes

Rank #29,035 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Elixir of Love

Vladislava Parfum

3.502 votes

Rank #59,828 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris – Paris takes 2 of 4 categories.

Paris – Paris
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elixir of Love
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paris – Paris2/4

Elixir of Love0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – ParisChanel

Elixir of LoveVladislava Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 951 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

34%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

951 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value25

Category winnerParis – ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

soft spicy61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperCitrusesLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask Rose

Base4-6 hrs

Patchouli

Top

Water NotesDamask RoseBergamot

Heart

JasmineSugarTuberoseWhite FlowersRaspberryCitrusesTonka Bean

Base

White MuskOrangePineappleSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Damask Rose. Durations are only published for Paris – Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex18

Women79

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,035

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,828

PerfumerVladislava Kochelaeva

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerParis – ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Paris - Paris is a sparkling chypre floral crafted around fresh Damask rose, zesty lemon, and airy patchouli. Launched in 2022 as part of Les Eaux de Chanel collection, this Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of citruses and tingling pink pepper that instantly lifts the senses. As the bright citrus top se…

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Elixir of Love reads as a sweet white-floral gourmand with bright citrus and a watery rose opening. As it settles, jasmine, tuberose, raspberry and sugar give it a soft, romantic core, while vanilla, musk and sandalwood smooth the finish. It may suit someone who likes feminine florals with a fruity, creamy edge rather…

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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 – Paris or Elixir of Love?

Paris – Paris takes 2 of 4 categories. Paris – Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 951 votes; Elixir of Love is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Paris – Paris for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elixir of Love for a sweet and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Paris or Elixir of Love?

They last about the same: Paris – Paris 60/100, Elixir of Love 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Paris or Elixir of Love?

Projection is very close: Paris – Paris 50/100, Elixir of Love 50/100 for sillage.

Do Paris – Paris and Elixir of Love smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses and Damask Rose.

Is Paris – Paris or Elixir of Love better for summer or winter?

Paris – Paris suits daytime wear; Elixir of Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Paris and Elixir of Love?

Paris – Paris has top notes of Pink Pepper, Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Patchouli. Elixir of Love has top notes of Water Notes, Damask Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Sugar, Tuberose and White Flowers, a base of White Musk, Orange, Pineapple and Sandalwood.