Is Alexandria UK Zion a dupe of Roja Parfums Elysium Pour Homme Cologne?
Elysium Pour Homme Cologne Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Zion EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Elysium Pour Homme Cologne
- Zion
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Which Should You Buy?
Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne is pure citrus exhilaration with a suave, modern twist. It is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for those seeking versatility and effortless luxury, though some may find it lacks true depth or edge.
Zion is Alexandria UK's take on Roja's Elysium, chasing its famous citrus-fougere opening. The grapefruit and bergamot burst is close, but the drydown flattens out fast, trading Elysium's layered vetiver-ambergris richness for a simpler, louder, cheaper-smelling finish with noticeably shorter legs.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Ambergris
24%
vs
27%
Vanilla
18%
vs
20%
Lemon
16%
vs
19%
Grapefruit
16%
vs
32%
Bergamot
15%
vs
25%
Lime
15%
vs
22%
Vetiver
11%
vs
31%
Blackcurrant
10%
vs
28%
Apple
10%
vs
32%
Lily of the Valley
8%
vs
21%
Leather
20%
Benzoin
19%
Labdanum
18%
Thyme
13%
Artemisia
12%
Galbanum
12%
Juniper
11%
Cedar
10%
Pink Pepper
10%
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
9%
Rose
9%
Jasmine
9%
Blackcurrant
10%
vs
28%
Apple
10%
vs
32%
Lily of the Valley
8%
vs
21%
Vetiver
12%
Juniper
11%
Cedar
10%
Pink Pepper
10%
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
9%
Rose
9%
Jasmine
9%
Lavender
18%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Elysium's bright citrus and aromatic profile is ideal for spring and summer, offering crisp freshness in warm weather. Its light woody base extends usability into fall but lacks the heft for cold winter days.
Occasions
Its clean, uplifting citrus blend is perfect for office and casual wear, non-intrusive yet elegant. Subtle projection and modern freshness make it suitable for dates and sporty occasions, but it may lack the gravitas for truly formal events.
Seasons
Community season votes for Roja Parfums Elysium Pour Homme Cologne, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.
Occasions
Wearers put Roja Parfums Elysium Pour Homme Cologne, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 10 of its 12 notes, including Vetiver, Grapefruit, Lemon
Adds lavender and musk, drops artemisia and benzoin
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