Quick answer: Mykonos Glitch and Assaf Frankel Elysium are both fresh apple-and-citrus scents for men, and both connect to Roja Elysium: Glitch through its own inspiration line, which also names Creed Aventus, and Assaf Frankel Elysium through its name and a handful of reviews. Glitch is the busier, more aromatic one, with charred pineapple, lavender and a soft vanilla-musk drydown; Assaf Frankel Elysium is simpler and drier, finishing on amber and vetiver.
Mykonos Glitch vs Assaf Frankel Elysium is a pairing with an unusual twist. Most perfumes we compare share one reference; these two may share a pair. Glitch, the Mykonos collaboration with SetiawanAde, names two perfumes on its product page: Roja Elysium and Creed Aventus. Assaf Frankel Elysium carries the first of those names in its title, and one reviewer places it between the same two, with Elysium for the citrus and Aventus for the woody drydown. Below we look at how solid that link is, set the notes side by side and help you choose. We sell Mykonos and not Assaf, so we are not neutral, and a note list only tells you part of how a perfume wears on skin.
What they have in common
Mykonos Glitch is inspired by Roja Elysium and Creed Aventus. Both names appear in the inspiration line on its product page, so it sits between the two rather than following either one. Assaf Frankel Elysium is described by some reviewers and retailers as inspired by Roja Elysium. The caveat is that this rests on its name and on a small number of reviews, not on a statement from Assaf that we have seen.
That one review is what makes the pair interesting. If its reading holds, both perfumes draw on the same two references, even if they combine them differently. We treat that as a pointer rather than a fact, and we would not claim that either perfume matches either reference. What an inspiration line can and cannot tell you is set out in what "inspired by" means on a perfume.
The note lists show the common ground. Both open with apple and citrus, both move into a spiced heart and both finish on a woody base. Both are listed for men and rated moderate in intensity, both are tagged for summer, and their occasion tags match exactly: daily wear, work and sport.
Mykonos Glitch vs Assaf Frankel Elysium: the notes side by side
| Mykonos Glitch | Assaf Frankel Elysium | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Sicilian bergamot, apple, grapefruit, charred pineapple | Citrus fruits, apple |
| Heart notes | Lavender, artemisia, lily of the valley, pink pepper, vanilla, dried jasmine | Spices |
| Base notes | Patchouli, vanilla, musk | Amber, vetiver |
| Concentration | Extrait de parfum | Eau de parfum |
| Character | Fruity, fresh-spicy, woody; bright and unconventional | Fresh and woody; juicy citrus start, firm woody finish |
| Intensity (as listed) | Moderate; sillage and projection rated strong | Moderate |
| Listed for | Men | Men |
| Best season | Summer | Spring, summer |
| Best for | Daily wear, work, sport | Daily wear, work, sport |
Glitch's notes are the ones on our product page; Assaf Frankel Elysium's come from its product description, which lists five notes against Glitch's twelve. Mykonos's own description of Glitch also mentions cedarwood, moss and amber in the base and calls the finish clean and woody, which brings it a step closer to the amber-and-vetiver finish of Assaf Frankel Elysium.
Where they differ
- The pineapple. Glitch lists charred pineapple as a top note, next to Sicilian bergamot, apple and grapefruit, so it opens with a toasted, tropical edge. Assaf Frankel Elysium lists citrus fruits and apple only; its description calls the opening a juicy burst. If pineapple is the note you are after, our tropical fruit perfume guide covers it.
- The heart. Glitch's heart is crowded: lavender, artemisia, lily of the valley, pink pepper, vanilla and dried jasmine, which give it an aromatic, lightly floral character. Assaf Frankel Elysium's heart is simply listed as spices, which its description says bring a warm, masculine note.
- The drydown. This is the clearest split. Glitch settles on patchouli, vanilla and musk, with vanilla in the heart as well, so it finishes soft and slightly sweet. Assaf Frankel Elysium settles on amber and vetiver, which its description calls a firm, woody finish. Vetiver is earthy and dry, and it does not appear in Glitch.
- Concentration. Glitch is an extrait de parfum; Assaf Frankel Elysium is an eau de parfum. What that means in practice is explained in extrait de parfum vs eau de parfum.
- Season. Glitch is tagged for summer only. Assaf Frankel Elysium is tagged for spring and summer.
Which one should you choose?
- Choose Glitch if you want a fresh scent with more going on: pineapple, lavender, artemisia and a floral touch. Mykonos calls it bright and unconventional.
- Choose Glitch if you like a soft, slightly sweet finish of vanilla and musk rather than a dry one.
- Choose Assaf Frankel Elysium if you prefer a short, straightforward structure: citrus and apple, then spice, then amber and vetiver.
- Choose Assaf Frankel Elysium if you want something tagged for spring as well as summer.
- If the Elysium-and-Aventus idea is what drew you in, keep in mind how differently it is stated. Glitch names both perfumes on its product page; for Assaf Frankel Elysium, it is one reviewer's reading.
Mostly interested in the Aventus side? We compared Glitch with a perfume that Bujairami presents as inspired by Creed Aventus alone in Mykonos Glitch vs Bujairami Kingsman.
Wearing Mykonos Glitch
Glitch is an extrait de parfum in 50 ml and 100 ml, with a fruity, fresh-spicy and woody accord. Mykonos rates its sillage and projection as strong and its longevity at 12+ hours, so it does not need much: one spray before work or the gym, two if you will be outdoors all day. It is tagged for summer and for daily wear, work and sport, and it is listed for men.
Glitch is one of two Mykonos collaborations with SetiawanAde, and it sits in our collaborations collection; we compare the pair in the two SetiawanAde scents compared. Mykonos also pairs Glitch with a second perfume in one of its official layering combos, which we explain in our Smoked Pineapple layering guide. For more bright, fresh scents, browse the citrus collection.
Frequently asked questions
Are Mykonos Glitch and Assaf Frankel Elysium the same perfume?
No. They are different perfumes from different houses. They share apple, citrus, a spiced heart and a woody base, and possibly the same two references, but Glitch adds pineapple, lavender, florals and vanilla, while Assaf Frankel Elysium keeps to citrus, apple, spice, amber and vetiver.
Is Assaf Frankel Elysium inspired by Roja Elysium?
Its name and some reviewers point that way, and one reviewer adds a Creed Aventus side to the drydown. We have not seen Assaf state it, so we treat it as a reasonable reading rather than a fact. Mykonos Glitch names both Roja Elysium and Creed Aventus on its product page.
Which one is sweeter?
Glitch, on paper. Vanilla appears in both its heart and its base, and musk keeps the finish soft. Assaf Frankel Elysium lists no vanilla; its base is amber and vetiver.