Amber Aperitif vs Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel takes 3 of 5 categories.
Amber AperitifChoose it for a sweet and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de MuscelChoose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Amber Aperitif2/5
Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Amber Aperitif
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
- Sillage & projection
- Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
- Value for money
- Amber Aperitif
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amber AperitifVictoria's SecretLeaves in the Wind - Elixir de MuscelAdi Ale VanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 54%Had 7%Want 39%
3.68/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 9%Had 4%Want 87%
Category winnerAmber AperitifRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
42%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
40%Love
17%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
27%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLeaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
SillageLeaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmber AperitifBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
musky88%
aldehydic77%
floral65%
powdery53%
smoky42%
leather100%
smoky92%
amber84%
woody77%
musky69%
animalic61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both musky and smoky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Agave nectarMuskProseccoLiquorMagnoliaSmoke
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
TobaccoCastoreumDustLeatherCivetSmokeCinnamonFennelBirchOlibanumAmberLabdanum
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesSmoke. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer20
Fall100
Winter60
Day75
Night100
Spring70
Summer40
Fall90
Winter100
Day100
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#21,875
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#9,464
PerfumerMichele Marin
Launched—
Reviews34
Category winnerLeaves in the Wind - Elixir de MuscelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmber Aperitif by Victoria's Secret is a boozy, oriental scent for women that features a distinct agave nectar and prosecco profile. It captures a dark and moody atmosphere perfect for evening wear during the cooler months. The scent leans heavy on musky and smoky accords, offering a mature, sticky sweetness that stan…
Reviews →Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel by Adi Ale Van is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Michele Marin.
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, Amber Aperitif or Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel?
Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel takes 3 of 5 categories. Amber Aperitif is rated 4.01/5 from 28 votes; Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel is rated 3.68/5 from 53 votes. Choose Amber Aperitif for a sweet and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel for a leather and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber Aperitif or Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel?
Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel lasts longest (Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel 82/100, Amber Aperitif 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Aperitif or Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel?
Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel projects furthest (Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel 76/100, Amber Aperitif 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Aperitif and Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and smoky accords. Common notes include Smoke.
Is Amber Aperitif or Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel better for summer or winter?
Amber Aperitif suits evening wear; Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Aperitif and Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel?
Amber Aperitif features Agave nectar, Musk, Prosecco, Liquor and Magnolia. Leaves in the Wind - Elixir de Muscel features Tobacco, Castoreum, Dust, Leather and Civet.
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