Fragrance comparison

Ablaze vs Energetically New York Elixir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Oct 2026 224 ratings analysed

Ablaze

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8860 votes

Rank #15,348 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Energetically New York Elixir

Zara

4.37164 votes

Rank #2,648 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Energetically New York Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ablaze
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Energetically New York Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Ablaze2/7

Energetically New York Elixir4/7

Ratings & consensus: Energetically New York Elixir
Community sentiment: Energetically New York Elixir
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Ablaze
Value for money: Energetically New York Elixir
Versatility: Ablaze
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Energetically New York Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AblazeBoadicea the Victorious

Energetically New York ElixirZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 23%Want 48%

4.37/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%

Category winnerEnergetically New York ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

55%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

164 votes

Category winnerEnergetically New York ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAblaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value80

Category winnerEnergetically New York ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody86%

powdery72%

leather58%

aromatic44%

musky30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PepperCardamomLemonNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarHerbal NotesGuaiac WoodLabdanumJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossSuedeSandalwoodAmber

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Jasmine

Base

SandalwoodSuede

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Suede and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer21

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAblazeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#2,648

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerEnergetically New York ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ablaze by Boadicea the Victorious opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper, cardamom, and lemon that hits the nose with a synthetic, toy-plastic sharpness. Once the initial harshness settles, a dry heart of cedarwood, guaiac wood, and herbal notes takes over, anchored by a dark base of oakmoss, suede, and patcho…

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Energetically New York Elixir opens with a sharp burst of green cardamom that immediately cuts through crisp fall air. Within twenty minutes, the spice mellows into a creamy sandalwood heart tempered by indolic jasmine. Soft suede settles into the dry-down, giving the woody baseline a supple, powdery texture. Designed…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ablaze or Energetically New York Elixir?

Energetically New York Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Ablaze is rated 3.88/5 from 60 votes; Energetically New York Elixir is rated 4.37/5 from 164 votes. Choose Ablaze for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Energetically New York Elixir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ablaze or Energetically New York Elixir?

They last about the same: Ablaze 77/100, Energetically New York Elixir 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ablaze or Energetically New York Elixir?

Ablaze projects furthest (Ablaze 71/100, Energetically New York Elixir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ablaze and Energetically New York Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Suede and Sandalwood.

Is Ablaze or Energetically New York Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ablaze is the stronger pick. For winter, Energetically New York Elixir is the stronger pick. Ablaze suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ablaze and Energetically New York Elixir?

Ablaze has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedar, Herbal Notes, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Suede and Sandalwood. Energetically New York Elixir has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Suede.