Fragrance comparison

X Molecule vs Elle

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 234 ratings analysed

5 wins

X Molecule

Angeline

4.07212 votes

Rank #24,491 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

Elle

Lancetti

4.2322 votes

Rank #30,853 GreenFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Molecule takes 5 of 5 categories.

X Molecule
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Elle
Choose it for a green and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

X Molecule5/5

Elle0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

X MoleculeAngeline

ElleLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 50%Had 42%Want 8%

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 30%Had 19%Want 51%

Category winnerX MoleculeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

6%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

212 votes

41%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityX Molecule

SillageX Molecule

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value50

Category winnerX MoleculeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

sweet30%

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange Blossom

Heart

Moss

Base

Amber

Top

Green NotesOrange BlossomGalbanumFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangHyacinthNarcissusRoseCarnationHeliotropeOrchidJasmine

Base

MuskAmberMossVanillaCedarSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Moss and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer71

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter63

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex45

Women42

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,853

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerX MoleculeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

X Molecule opens with a sharp burst of crisp orange blossom that carries a clean citrus snap. Within twenty minutes, damp oakmoss cuts through the floral brightness, grounding the composition with a dry, earthy bite. Warm amber settles into the background as the scent dries down, bringing a dense resinous weight that …

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Lancetti Elle opens with a crisp burst of galbanum and bitter green notes, immediately establishing a sharp, retro character that feels miles away from modern sugary scents. As it settles on the skin, the bitter opening softens into a rich bouquet of ylang-ylang and clean white flowers, grounded by a subtle sweetness …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, X Molecule or Elle?

X Molecule takes 5 of 5 categories. X Molecule is rated 4.07/5 from 212 votes; Elle is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes. Choose X Molecule for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Elle for a green and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, X Molecule or Elle?

X Molecule lasts longest (X Molecule 82/100, Elle 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X Molecule or Elle?

X Molecule projects furthest (X Molecule 81/100, Elle 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do X Molecule and Elle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Moss and Amber.

Is X Molecule or Elle better for summer or winter?

X Molecule suits daytime wear; Elle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X Molecule and Elle?

X Molecule has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber. Elle has top notes of Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Galbanum and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth, Narcissus and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Moss and Vanilla.