Fragrance comparison

Vertige vs Elysée

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,315 ratings analysed

Vertige

ID Parfums

3.51223 votes

Rank #42,038 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Elysée

O Boticário · 1997

4.761,092 votes

Rank #25,861 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysée takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vertige
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elysée
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vertige2/7

Elysée5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VertigeID Parfums

ElyséeO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 52%Had 37%Want 11%

4.76/ 5 · 1,092 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerElyséeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

223 votes

49%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

1,092 votes

Category winnerElyséeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityElysée

SillageElysée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value36

Category winnerVertigeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

powdery77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 3 hours

RoseIrisFreesia

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskBenzoin

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeFreesiaRaspberrySorbetCinnamonApple

Heart

RoseFloral NotesPeonyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmberTexas CedarIrisBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Iris and Freesia. Durations are only published for Vertige, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall86

Winter46

Day100

Night37

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerVertigeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,038

PerfumerClaire Chambert

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,861

PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Jacques Huclier

Launched1997

Reviews0

Category winnerElyséeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertige by ID Parfums is a chypre fruity fragrance built on bright fruit, clean florals, and an earthy woody foundation. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black currant, crisp red apple, tart grapefruit, and juicy mandarin orange. As the lively fruit settles, a floral heart of rose, powdery iris, and sweet freesia…

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Elysée by O Boticário greets the senses with a rich blend of juicy dark plum, sweet peach nectar, and powdery violet petals. At its heart, velvety Moroccan rose and rich peony unfold to create a full-bodied floral bouquet that feels smooth and comforting. The scent gradually rests on a warm base of golden amber, cream…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vertige or Elysée?

Elysée takes 5 of 7 categories. Vertige is rated 3.51/5 from 223 votes; Elysée is rated 4.76/5 from 1,092 votes. Choose Vertige for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elysée for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vertige or Elysée?

Elysée lasts longest (Elysée 72/100, Vertige 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vertige or Elysée?

Elysée projects furthest (Elysée 63/100, Vertige 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vertige and Elysée smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Iris and Freesia.

Is Vertige or Elysée better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vertige is the stronger pick. For winter, Elysée is the stronger pick. Vertige suits daytime wear; Elysée suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vertige and Elysée?

Vertige has top notes of Black Currant, Red Apple, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Iris and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Benzoin. Elysée has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Peony and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber.