Begum vs Elle
Begum and Elle overlap 49% in notes and accords; 6 notes appear in both. Begum lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 7.8/10 for Elle. Begum projects more: sillage 8.1/10 against 7.3/10 for Elle.
At a glance
| Begum | Elle | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xerjoff | Xerjoff |
| Release year | 2015 | 2007 |
| Rating | 8.1/10235 votes | 8.0/10275 votes |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Sillage | 8.1/10 | 7.3/10 |
When to wear
| Begum | Elle | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 30% | 30% |
| Autumn | 32% | 26% |
| Winter | 22% | 19% |
| Summer | 16% | 25% |
| Begum | Elle | |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime | 29% | 21% |
| Evening | 26% | 20% |
| Casual | 19% | 21% |
| Daytime | 14% | 20% |
| Office | 11% | 16% |
Notes
In both
- Bulgarian rose
- Lily of the valley
- Florentine iris
- Patchouli
- Musk
- Amber
Begum
Only in this one
- Lemon
- Bergamot
- Freesia
- Red berries
- Lilac
- Ylang-ylang
- Damask rose absolute
- Jasmine sambac absolute
- Vetiver
- Sandalwood
- Rosewood
- Vanilla
Elle
Only in this one
- Persian galbanum
- Calabrian bergamot
- Mediterranean neroli
- Indian jasmine sambac
- Tonkiphora balsam
- Coumarin
Accords
Begum
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
Elle
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Woody
- Powdery
- Creamy
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Begum lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 7.8/10 for Elle.
Which one projects more?
Begum projects more: sillage 8.1/10 against 7.3/10 for Elle.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 22% of the season votes for Begum and 19% for Elle.
Which one suits summer better?
Elle suits summer better: summer gets 25% of its season votes, against 16% for Begum.
Which one is rated higher?
Begum is rated higher: 8.1/10 against 8.0/10 for Elle.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Bulgarian rose, Lily of the valley, Florentine iris, Patchouli, Musk, Amber.