Fragrance comparison

Saiga vs 97 Élysées

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

Saiga

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.59110 votes

Rank #20,524 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

97 Élysées

Al-Jazeera Perfumes

4.3611 votes

Rank #34,569 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

97 Élysées takes 3 of 5 categories.

Saiga
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
97 Élysées
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Saiga2/5

97 Élysées3/5

Ratings & consensus: 97 Élysées
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 97 Élysées
Sillage & projection: 97 Élysées
Value for money: Saiga
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saiga

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SaigaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

97 ÉlyséesAl-Jazeera Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 48%Had 17%Want 36%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%

Category winner97 ÉlyséesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

46%Like

19%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

110 votes

45%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

Longevity97 Élysées

Sillage97 Élysées

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value43

Category winnerSaigaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose83%

floral65%

soft spicy48%

woody30%

woody100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CurrantRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantLitchiOrange

Heart

JasmineRoseBalsam Fir

Base

VanillaSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant and Rose. Durations are only published for Saiga, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall64

Winter40

Day100

Night23

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex25

Women73

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,524

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#34,569

PerfumerFanny Bal

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSaigaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saiga by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum presents a bright pairing of tart black currant and soft centifolia rose, resting over a subtle woody base. Composed by Jean-Claude Ellena, this fruity floral fragrance opens with an immediate burst of sweet, tangy berry fruit that brings to mind crushed cassis and light fruit cand…

Reviews →

97 Élysées by Al-Jazeera Perfumes is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. 97 Élysées was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Fanny Bal. Top notes are Black Currant, Litchi and Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Rose and Balsam Fir; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Reviews →

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Saiga or 97 Élysées?

97 Élysées takes 3 of 5 categories. Saiga is rated 3.59/5 from 110 votes; 97 Élysées is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Saiga for a fruity and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 97 Élysées for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Saiga or 97 Élysées?

97 Élysées lasts longest (97 Élysées 77/100, Saiga 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saiga or 97 Élysées?

97 Élysées projects furthest (97 Élysées 61/100, Saiga 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saiga and 97 Élysées smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant and Rose.

Is Saiga or 97 Élysées better for summer or winter?

Saiga suits daytime wear; 97 Élysées suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saiga and 97 Élysées?

Saiga features Black Currant and Rose. 97 Élysées has top notes of Black Currant, Litchi and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Balsam Fir, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.