Question 1

What's the difference between Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir and Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Kenzo (2015) dominated by Sweet accords. Mon Guerlain is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Guerlain (2017) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 3 accords: Sweet, Powdery, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir or Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir scores 4.34/5 vs Mon Guerlain at 4.08/5. On r/fragrance, Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir sits at 8.2/10 (positive) while Mon Guerlain is 7.8/10 (positive). Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir's standout strength: Unique gourmand take on the classic Flower fragrance. Mon Guerlain's standout strength: Soft, sweet vanilla with sophisticated undertones. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir and Mon Guerlain smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Sweet, Powdery, Vanilla, Rose, Vanilla. Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir: Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir is highly regarded by the r/fragrance community as a beloved gourmand fragrance with a juicy raspberry character that sets it apart from the original Flower scent. Mon Guerlain: The r/fragrance community views Mon Guerlain positively overall, praising its comforting vanilla scent and broad appeal.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir or Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

Mon Guerlain: Longevity and projection issues reported by some users Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir vs Mon Guerlain?

Accepted Answer

Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir scores highest for winter wear; Mon Guerlain scores highest for fall wear. Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir leans evening, Mon Guerlain leans daytime.

Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir vs Mon Guerlain

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir (5)

Unique to Mon Guerlain (9)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Mon Guerlain

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Attribute	Flower by Kenzo L'Elixir	Mon Guerlain
Brand	Kenzo	Guerlain
Year	2015	2017
Rating	4.34	4.08
Concentration	Elixir	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	11