The Element vs Altesse Mysore
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Element takes 5 of 7 categories.
The ElementChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Altesse MysoreChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The Element5/7
Altesse Mysore2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- The Element
- Community sentiment
- The Element
- Longevity
- The Element
- Sillage & projection
- Altesse Mysore
- Value for money
- The Element
- Versatility
- The Element
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Altesse Mysore
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The ElementNEHAltesse MysoreAlexandre.JWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%
3.58/ 5 · 186 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
Category winnerThe ElementRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
22%Love
43%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
5%Hate
173 votes
Category winnerThe ElementMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Element
SillageAltesse Mysore
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe ElementBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
balsamic69%
patchouli61%
amber100%
woody92%
musky84%
rose77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MandoraLychee
Heart
TonkaelemiRose
Base
BenzoinPatchouliCaramelVanillaAmbroxanOakmoss
Top
Pink PepperAmbroxanelemi
Heart
RoseDried PlumJasmine
Base
CedarWhite MuskPatchouliBenzoinAmberwoodVanilla
InformationalShared noteselemi, Rose, Benzoin and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring39
Summer44
Fall100
Winter94
Day80
Night100
Spring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe ElementMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,648
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#15,543
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerAltesse MysoreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Element opens with a bright flash of citrusy mandora and juicy lychee that cuts through the air cleanly. Within twenty minutes, that initial fruity burst yields to resinous elemi, tonka, and soft rose. The core of the fragrance rests on an amber foundation built from rich caramel, warm vanilla, and dense balsamic …
Reviews →Altesse Mysore reads as a rich amber floral with a soft rose and jasmine heart wrapped in plum, musk and warm woods. The opening brings pink pepper and elemi, then settles into a sweeter, powdery trail with patchouli, benzoin and vanilla. It suits shoppers who enjoy dressy, noticeable scents with a smooth oriental fee…
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, The Element or Altesse Mysore?
The Element takes 5 of 7 categories. The Element is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Altesse Mysore is rated 3.58/5 from 186 votes. Choose The Element for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Altesse Mysore for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, The Element or Altesse Mysore?
They last about the same: The Element 78/100, Altesse Mysore 77/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, The Element or Altesse Mysore?
Altesse Mysore projects furthest (Altesse Mysore 74/100, The Element 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Element and Altesse Mysore smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include elemi, Rose, Benzoin and Patchouli.
Is The Element or Altesse Mysore better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Element is the stronger pick. For winter, Altesse Mysore is the stronger pick. The Element suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Element and Altesse Mysore?
The Element has top notes of Mandora and Lychee, heart notes of Tonka, elemi and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli, Caramel and Vanilla. Altesse Mysore has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ambroxan and elemi, heart notes of Rose, Dried Plum and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, White Musk, Patchouli and Benzoin.
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