7 vs Oud Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.
7Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud ElixirChoose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
72/7
Oud Elixir4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Oud Elixir
- Longevity
- Oud Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Elixir
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- 7
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 7
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
7Sora DoraOud ElixirVeronique GabaiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.32/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%
3.59/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 46%Had 15%Want 39%
Category winnerOud ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
29%Like
16%Ok
19%Dislike
12%Hate
73 votes
30%Love
30%Like
16%Ok
19%Dislike
5%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerOud ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Elixir
SillageOud Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
musky92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
woody100%
oud92%
earthy84%
amber77%
rose69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Yellow MandarinBergamot
Heart
ThymeMyrrhNutmegGurjan balsam
Base
White MuskCashmeranAmbroxanPatchouliCypriolOudGuaiac WoodSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
RoseMate
Heart2-4 hrs
CypriolMyrrhLabdanumSaffron
Base6-10+ hrs
OudPatchouliAmberGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Patchouli, Cypriol and Oud. Durations are only published for Oud Elixir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer54
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night60
Spring31
Summer13
Fall75
Winter100
Day54
Night100
Category winner7Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,092
PerfumerMargaux Le Paih Guérin
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#61,123
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner7Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSora Dora 7 opens with a sharp burst of yellow mandarin and Italian bergamot before shifting into a dry, aromatic core of thyme and nutmeg. The heart settles into a resinous blend of gurjan balsam and myrrh, creating an earthy, herbal warmth. As it dries down, heavy synthetic Cashmeran, Ambroxan, and white musk take o…
Reviews →Veronique Gabai Oud Elixir takes a famously heavy wood profile and filters it through clear Mediterranean light. It opens with an unexpected pairing of crisp tea-like mate leaf and dewy rose petals. Within minutes, smoky cypriol and bitter myrrh take over the skin. The base relies on resinous oud, dark patchouli, and …
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 7 or Oud Elixir?
Oud Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. 7 is rated 3.32/5 from 73 votes; Oud Elixir is rated 3.59/5 from 37 votes. Choose 7 for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud Elixir for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 7 or Oud Elixir?
Oud Elixir lasts longest (Oud Elixir 79/100, 7 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 7 or Oud Elixir?
Oud Elixir projects furthest (Oud Elixir 62/100, 7 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 7 and Oud Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Patchouli, Cypriol and Oud.
Is 7 or Oud Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, 7 is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Elixir is the stronger pick. 7 suits daytime wear; Oud Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 7 and Oud Elixir?
7 has top notes of Yellow Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme, Myrrh, Nutmeg and Gurjan balsam, a base of White Musk, Cashmeran, Ambroxan and Patchouli. Oud Elixir has top notes of Rose and Mate, heart notes of Cypriol, Myrrh, Labdanum and Saffron, a base of Oud, Patchouli, Amber and Guaiac Wood.
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