Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Zion Eau de Parfum bottle Zion EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2018 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £££££
Elysium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Elysium Pour Homme EDP

ScentArt

View Liquid → Zion EDP
View Liquid → Elysium Pour Homme EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Zion EDP
This much-hyped Elysium dupe divides opinions sharply. While some hail it as a masterpiece for projection and longevity, others find it cheap, synthetic, and fleeting. It's a risk-taker for those chasing luxury on a budget.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Elysium Pour Homme EDP
This is a seriously divisive scent. Some see it as the pinnacle of fresh, masculine luxury - a 'blue' fragrance elevated to art. Others scoff at the astronomical price, calling it an overpriced, underperforming clone that's barely distinguishable from mainstream offerings. Love it or hate it, its quality is undeniable, for those who can actually smell it.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Zion EDP
Elysium Pour Homme EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 21% vs 29%
Lemon 17% vs 26%
Lime 13% vs 21%
Galbanum 10% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 28% vs 23%
Benzoin 18% vs 14%
Leather 18% vs 15%
Labdanum 17% vs 14%
Vanilla 17% vs 13%
Only in Elysium Pour Homme
Musk 19%

Accords

Zion Elysium Pour Homme
100%
Citrus
100%
87%
Aromatic
52%
75%
Woody
46%
61%
Amber
67%
50%
Green
63%
Fresh
52%
51%
Fruity
Musky
51%
47%
Animalic
50%
46%
Earthy
Balsamic
46%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
87%
52%
Woody shared
75%
46%
Amber shared
61%
67%
Green shared
50%
63%
52%
51%
51%
Animalic shared
47%
50%
46%
46%

Performance

Zion Elysium Pour Homme
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Zion

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and citrus-forward profile makes it ideal for casual wear and sports, while its 'dressed-up professional vibe' and 'handsome' nature also suit office and date settings. However, its strong projection (for some) and casual accords make it less appropriate for formal events.

Elysium Pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its fresh, luxurious, and clean profile makes it highly versatile, suitable for both office and formal events. However, its often-debated projection and sillage mean it might not cut through the casual din as effectively, and the elegance leans away from active sportswear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Zion EDP
Elysium Pour Homme EDP
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS