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Costume National J vs Elie Saab Le Parfum Essentiel

Costume National J and Elie Saab Le Parfum Essentiel compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Costume National JCoSTUME NATIONAL20194.1★
83% alikevs
Le Parfum EssentielElie Saab20203.8★

The difference in plain words

Costume National J and Le Parfum Essentiel are very similar; both have Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Cedar. Costume National J leans more floral, while Le Parfum Essentiel leans patchouli. They last and project about the same.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionLe Parfum Essentiel
Better perceived valueCostume National J
More of a night scentLe Parfum Essentiel

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Costume National J ● Le Parfum Essentiel
White FloralCitrusWoodyFloralFreshPatchouliSweetLactonic
Both share: Mandarin Orange · Orange Blossom · Cedar
Only in Costume National J: Neroli · Lime · Cherry Blossom · Rose · Rice · Cashmere Wood · Moss
Only in Le Parfum Essentiel: Gardenia · Patchouli

Community votes

Costume National J ← · → Le Parfum Essentiel
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Le Parfum Essentiel +3
52
55
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Le Parfum Essentiel +8
39
47
Price valueCostume National J +4
58
54
Night-nessLe Parfum Essentiel +7
25
32
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Costume National J profile →Le Parfum Essentiel profile →