Fragrance comparison

Xplicit Vanilla vs Elysée

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,499 ratings analysed

5 wins

Xplicit Vanilla

Mancera

4.08407 votes

Rank #3,608 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Elysée

O Boticário · 1997

4.761,092 votes

Rank #24,142 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xplicit Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories.

Xplicit Vanilla
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Elysée
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Xplicit Vanilla5/7

Elysée2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Xplicit VanillaMancera

ElyséeO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 407 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

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

48%Love

28%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

407 votes

49%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

1,092 votes

Category winnerXplicit VanillaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityXplicit Vanilla

SillageXplicit Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value36

Category winnerXplicit VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla91%

sweet83%

warm spicy74%

amber65%

animalic56%

floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

powdery77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mexican VanillaDark Chocolate

Heart2-4 hrs

Cambodian OudBrown sugarAustralian SandalwoodCedarwood

Base8-12 hrs

Tonka BeanAmberBenzoin

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeFreesiaRaspberrySorbetCinnamonApple

Heart

RoseFloral NotesPeonyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmberTexas CedarIrisBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAustralian Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Xplicit Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerElyséeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex60

Women23

Date 41%Party 35%Casual 14%Work 10%

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,608

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews78

Overall rank#24,142

PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Jacques Huclier

Launched1997

Reviews0

Category winnerXplicit VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Xplicit Vanilla is a rich oriental vanilla fragrance crafted for men and women who love deep, unapologetic sweetness. Released in 2025 by perfumer Pierre Montale, this scent opens with an indulgent pairing of Mexican vanilla and bitter dark chocolate. As the initial spray settles, middle notes of Cambodian oud…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Xplicit Vanilla or Elysée?

Xplicit Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories. Xplicit Vanilla is rated 4.08/5 from 407 votes; Elysée is rated 4.76/5 from 1,092 votes. Choose Xplicit Vanilla for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Elysée for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Xplicit Vanilla or Elysée?

Xplicit Vanilla lasts longest (Xplicit Vanilla 78/100, Elysée 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Xplicit Vanilla or Elysée?

Xplicit Vanilla projects furthest (Xplicit Vanilla 68/100, Elysée 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Xplicit Vanilla and Elysée smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Australian Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Benzoin.

Is Xplicit Vanilla or Elysée better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Xplicit Vanilla and Elysée?

Xplicit Vanilla has top notes of Mexican Vanilla and Dark Chocolate, heart notes of Cambodian Oud, Brown sugar, Australian Sandalwood and Cedarwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber 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.