# 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 | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Sillage | 8.1/10 | 7.3/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Begum | Elle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spring | 30% | 30% |
| Autumn | 32% | 26% |
| Winter | 22% | 19% |
| Summer | 16% | 25% |

## Occasions

|  | 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

Only in this one:

- Begum: Lemon, Bergamot, Freesia, Red berries, Lilac, Ylang-ylang, Damask rose absolute, Jasmine sambac absolute, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Rosewood, Vanilla
- Elle: 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.

## More

- [Begum details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/xerjoff-begum)
- [Begum dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/xerjoff-begum)
- [Elle details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/xerjoff-elle)
- [Elle dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/xerjoff-elle)

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