To Be Different vs Elysian
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
82%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elysian takes 3 of 4 categories.
To Be DifferentChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ElysianChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
To Be Different1/4
Elysian3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Elysian
- Sillage & projection
- Elysian
- Value for money
- To Be Different
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elysian
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
To Be DifferentAinash ParfumsElysianMoudonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 20%Had 4%Want 76%
4.81/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 32%Had 1%Want 66%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
88%Love
6%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElysian
SillageElysian
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTo Be DifferentBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery91%
leather83%
warm spicy74%
violet65%
aromatic56%
woody100%
leather83%
powdery65%
violet48%
green30%
Scent match82%Very similar · both woody, leather and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SandalwoodLeatherPapyrus
Heart
CedarCardamom
Base
VioletIrisAmber
Top20-35 mins
VioletCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
PapyrusAmberIris
Base8-10+ hrs
SandalwoodLeatherCedarwood
InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Leather, Papyrus and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Elysian, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring40
Summer20
Fall87
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,606
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#29,190
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerElysianHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTo Be Different leans woody, powdery and leathery, with a dry sandalwood and papyrus opening that quickly settles into cedar, cardamom, iris and amber. It reads smooth rather than loud, with a soft suede feel and a faintly violet-powdery finish. Based on the available community data, it usually wears close to the skin…
Reviews →Elysian by Moudon is a dark, confident fragrance centered on rugged leather, dry papyrus, and creamy sandalwood. The scent opens with a sharp burst of spicy cardamom and cool, earthy violet leaves before settling into a warm core of powdered iris and golden amber. As the hours tick by, cedarwood and rich hide come for…
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, To Be Different or Elysian?
Elysian takes 3 of 4 categories. To Be Different is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Elysian is rated 4.81/5 from 16 votes. Choose To Be Different for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elysian for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, To Be Different or Elysian?
Elysian lasts longest (Elysian 80/100, To Be Different 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, To Be Different or Elysian?
Elysian projects furthest (Elysian 67/100, To Be Different 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do To Be Different and Elysian smell similar?
Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Leather, Papyrus and Cardamom.
Is To Be Different or Elysian better for summer or winter?
To Be Different suits daytime wear; Elysian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in To Be Different and Elysian?
To Be Different has top notes of Sandalwood, Leather and Papyrus, heart notes of Cedar and Cardamom, a base of Violet, Iris and Amber. Elysian has top notes of Violet and Cardamom, heart notes of Papyrus, Amber and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Leather and Cedarwood.
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