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Marc Jacobs Perfect vs Marc Jacobs Perfect Elixir

Marc Jacobs Perfect and Marc Jacobs Perfect Elixir compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

PerfectMarc Jacobs20204.1★
70% alikevs
Perfect ElixirMarc Jacobs20243.8★

The difference in plain words

Perfect and Perfect Elixir have a fair amount in common; both have Rhubarb. Perfect leans more almond, while Perfect Elixir leans amber. Perfect Elixir lasts longer and projects more; it is more of an evening scent.

Longer lastingPerfect Elixir
Stronger projectionPerfect Elixir
Better perceived valueAbout the same
More of a night scentPerfect Elixir

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 →
● Perfect ● Perfect Elixir
FruitySweetGreenWoodyPowderyAmberAlmondHoney
Both share: Rhubarb
Only in Perfect: Narcissus · Almond Milk · Cashmeran · Cedar
Only in Perfect Elixir: Honey · Plum · Amber · Orange Blossom · Vanilla · Resin · Patchouli

Community votes

Perfect ← · → Perfect Elixir
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 →
Perfect Elixir +13
46
59
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 →
Perfect Elixir +9
31
40
Price value≈ even
46
46
Night-nessPerfect Elixir +25
15
40
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Perfect profile →Perfect Elixir profile →