Allure vs Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Allure takes 5 of 7 categories.
AllureChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ElixirChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Allure5/7
Elixir2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Allure
- Community sentiment
- Allure
- Longevity
- Allure
- Sillage & projection
- Allure
- Value for money
- Elixir
- Versatility
- Allure
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AllureChanelElixirShakiraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 5,999 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 801 votes
Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%
Category winnerAllureRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
5,999 votes
24%Love
52%Like
4%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
801 votes
Category winnerAllureMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAllure
SillageAllure
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
vanilla69%
fresh61%
amber100%
fresh spicy92%
powdery84%
musky77%
floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LemonMandarin OrangePeachPassionfruitBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneysuckleJasmineMagnoliaFreesiaWater LilyOrange BlossomPeonyMay Rose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouli
Top
Black PepperOrange Blossom
Heart
PeachFreesiaPeony
Base
AmberStyraxMuskWhite Cedar Extract
InformationalShared notesPeach, Freesia, Orange Blossom and Peony. Durations are only published for Allure, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter93
Day100
Night62
Spring61
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAllureMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,609
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,226
PerfumerSonia Constant
Launched—
Reviews94
Category winnerElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChanel Allure strips away the loud aldehydes of older house classics in favor of bright fruit and radiant florals. Spray it on and the mandarin orange flashes immediately. It is crisp. Juicy white peach arrives seconds later, rounded by honeysuckle and water lily that keep the heart dewy rather than syrupy. As the hou…
Reviews →Shakira Elixir is an amber floral fragrance that breaks away from typical sugary sweet celebrity perfumes. Sonia Constant blends warm peach and black pepper with a deep resinous base. It suits budget conscious buyers seeking a cozy, spicy option for chilly autumn nights.
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, Allure or Elixir?
Allure takes 5 of 7 categories. Allure is rated 4.07/5 from 5,999 votes; Elixir is rated 3.78/5 from 801 votes. Choose Allure for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elixir for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Allure or Elixir?
Allure lasts longest (Allure 73/100, Elixir 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Allure or Elixir?
Allure projects furthest (Allure 65/100, Elixir 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Allure and Elixir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Freesia, Orange Blossom and Peony.
Is Allure or Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Allure is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir is the stronger pick. Allure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Allure and Elixir?
Allure has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Elixir has top notes of Black Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Peach, Freesia and Peony, a base of Amber, Styrax, Musk and White Cedar Extract.
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