Fragrance comparison

Victoire vs Prime Esmerald

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Victoire

Elode

4.001 votes

Rank #69,324 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Prime Esmerald

LELAS

3.504 votes

Rank #61,291 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prime Esmerald takes 4 of 5 categories.

Victoire
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Prime Esmerald
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Victoire1/5

Prime Esmerald4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VictoireElode

Prime EsmeraldLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPrime Esmerald

SillagePrime Esmerald

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value83

Category winnerVictoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

marine69%

amber61%

citrus100%

woody91%

marine83%

aromatic74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top10 to 15 minutes

GrapefruitSea NotesTangerine

Heart15 to 30 minutes

Bay LeafJasmine

Base30 to 45 minutes

PatchouliAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineBay Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

Guaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmber

Category winnerPrime EsmeraldLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,291

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPrime EsmeraldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Victoire by Elode is a fresh aromatic aquatic eau de toilette built around brisk marine and citrus elements. It opens with an energising splash of tart grapefruit, sweet tangerine, and salty sea notes that immediately feel bright and summery. As the initial burst settles, herbal bay leaf and light jasmine step forward…

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Prime Esmerald opens with a brisk, sharp blast of sea notes, zesty grapefruit, and tart tangerine. It grabs attention immediately. The salty aquatic rush feels crisp and invigorating on warm skin, though the first two minutes carry a distinct alcohol lift before the oils settle. As the citrus sparkle eases, herbal bay…

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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, Victoire or Prime Esmerald?

Prime Esmerald takes 4 of 5 categories. Victoire is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Prime Esmerald is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Victoire for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Prime Esmerald for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Victoire or Prime Esmerald?

Prime Esmerald lasts longest (Prime Esmerald 93/100, Victoire 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Victoire or Prime Esmerald?

Prime Esmerald projects furthest (Prime Esmerald 92/100, Victoire 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Victoire and Prime Esmerald smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and marine accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Sea Notes, Tangerine and Bay Leaf.

Is Victoire or Prime Esmerald better for summer or winter?

Victoire suits daytime wear; Prime Esmerald suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Victoire and Prime Esmerald?

Victoire has top notes of Grapefruit, Sea Notes and Tangerine, heart notes of Bay Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Ambergris. Prime Esmerald has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber.