Amaro Explosive vs Highland Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amaro Explosive takes 3 of 4 categories.
Amaro ExplosiveChoose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Highland ElixirChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Amaro Explosive3/4
Highland Elixir1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Highland Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Amaro Explosive
- Value for money
- Amaro Explosive
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amaro Explosive
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amaro ExplosiveMaiora ParfumHighland ElixirLinea De BellaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 36%Had 2%Want 62%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
9%Like
9%Ok
18%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHighland Elixir
SillageAmaro Explosive
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmaro ExplosiveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
smoky92%
leather84%
balsamic77%
soft spicy69%
woody61%
woody100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
animalic77%
musky69%
smoky61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, woody and smoky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IncenseRed ThymeMandarin
Heart
LeatherLicoriceCypriolLabdanum
Base
VanillaCedarwoodOpoponax
Top15-30 mins
LabdanumIncenseThymeRoseSage
Heart2-4 hrs
Animal notesPatchouliCedarwoodLeatherViolet
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberOudDry Wood
InformationalShared notesIncense, Leather, Labdanum and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Highland Elixir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring29
Summer14
Fall86
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,584
PerfumerAntonio Gigli
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#46,533
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAmaro ExplosiveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmaro Explosive by Maiora Parfum opens with a sharp, herbal punch of red thyme and incense that quickly settles into a leather-heavy, smoky heart. This unisex scent leans into resinous, woody depths on the dry-down, making it a compelling choice for crisp autumn nights or cold winter days when you want a fragrance wit…
Reviews →Highland Elixir by Linea De Bella opens with a punch of resinous incense, herbal thyme, and warm labdanum that immediately grabs attention. As the initial herbal smoke settles, a rugged heart of dark leather, earthy patchouli, and violet takes over, creating the feeling of a heavy leather jacket worn next to a crackli…
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, Amaro Explosive or Highland Elixir?
Amaro Explosive takes 3 of 4 categories. Amaro Explosive is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Highland Elixir is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Amaro Explosive for a amber and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Highland Elixir for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Amaro Explosive or Highland Elixir?
Highland Elixir lasts longest (Highland Elixir 90/100, Amaro Explosive 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amaro Explosive or Highland Elixir?
Amaro Explosive projects furthest (Amaro Explosive 68/100, Highland Elixir 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amaro Explosive and Highland Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Leather, Labdanum and Cedarwood.
Is Amaro Explosive or Highland Elixir better for summer or winter?
Amaro Explosive suits evening wear; Highland Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amaro Explosive and Highland Elixir?
Amaro Explosive has top notes of Incense, Red Thyme and Mandarin, heart notes of Leather, Licorice, Cypriol and Labdanum, a base of Vanilla, Cedarwood and Opoponax. Highland Elixir has top notes of Labdanum, Incense, Thyme and Rose, heart notes of Animal notes, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Leather, a base of Amber, Oud and Dry Wood.
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