Fragrance comparison

Amber Elixir Crystal vs Upscape

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 507 ratings analysed

2 wins

Amber Elixir Crystal

Oriflame

3.69505 votes

Rank #9,322 SweetAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Upscape

Johan B

2.502 votes

Rank #65,908 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Elixir Crystal takes 2 of 3 categories.

Amber Elixir Crystal
Choose it for a sweet and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Upscape
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amber Elixir Crystal2/3

Upscape1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Upscape
Sillage & projection: Amber Elixir Crystal
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber Elixir Crystal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber Elixir CrystalOriflame

UpscapeJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 505 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

505 votes

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityUpscape

SillageAmber Elixir Crystal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

aquatic92%

vanilla84%

coconut77%

fresh69%

amber61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Watery NotesAmberGrapefruit

Heart

Orange BlossomVioletCumin

Base

Sugar CaneCoconut MilkVanilla

Top20-30 mins

AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada

Heart2-3 hrs

CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut

InformationalShared notesAmber, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Violet. Durations are only published for Upscape, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex12

Women87

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 21%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,322

PerfumerChristiane Plos

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#65,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber Elixir CrystalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Elixir Crystal by Oriflame opens with a bright splash of watery notes and tart grapefruit before shifting into a soft tropical gourmand. Perfumer Christiane Plos pairs cool marine accords with warm amber and creamy coconut milk to create a contrasting summer profile. In the middle phase, subtle orange blossom an…

Reviews →

Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber Elixir Crystal or Upscape?

Amber Elixir Crystal takes 2 of 3 categories. Amber Elixir Crystal is rated 3.69/5 from 505 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Amber Elixir Crystal for a sweet and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Elixir Crystal or Upscape?

Upscape lasts longest (Upscape 80/100, Amber Elixir Crystal 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Elixir Crystal or Upscape?

Amber Elixir Crystal projects furthest (Amber Elixir Crystal 56/100, Upscape 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Elixir Crystal and Upscape smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla accords. Common notes include Amber, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Violet.

Is Amber Elixir Crystal or Upscape better for summer or winter?

Upscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Elixir Crystal and Upscape?

Amber Elixir Crystal has top notes of Watery Notes, Amber and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet and Cumin, a base of Sugar Cane, Coconut Milk and Vanilla. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.