Fragrance comparison

An Island vs Drowning In Angelic Elixir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

2 wins

An Island

Risala

4.4613 votes

Rank #43,830 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Drowning In Angelic Elixir

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #56,092 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

An Island takes 2 of 2 categories.

An Island
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Drowning In Angelic Elixir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

An Island2/2

Drowning In Angelic Elixir0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: An Island
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: An Island

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

An IslandRisala

Drowning In Angelic ElixirThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 61%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAn IslandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

sweet84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

rose61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaltMarine notes

Heart

Turkish RosePraline

Base

VanillaAmber XtremePatchouli

Notes

Black CurrantTurkish RoseGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomCinnamonVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Vanilla and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Drowning In Angelic Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex64

Women36

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAn IslandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

An Island by Risala pairs salty marine notes with a sweet rose and praline heart, then settles into vanilla, amber, and patchouli. It reads more like a warm, dessert-leaning aquatic than a sharp fresh one. For shoppers, the appeal is that contrast. You get a breezy seaside opening, then a softer, sweeter dry-down that…

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Drowning In Angelic Elixir by The Dua Brand brings together boozy warmth and creamy vanilla by fusing the distinct profiles of Angels' Share and Ani into a single Extrait de Parfum. The scent opens with a punch of rich cognac, lively ginger, and zesty bergamot that quickly settles into spicy cinnamon, dark black curra…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, An Island or Drowning In Angelic Elixir?

An Island takes 2 of 2 categories. An Island is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; Drowning In Angelic Elixir is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose An Island for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Drowning In Angelic Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Do An Island and Drowning In Angelic Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is An Island or Drowning In Angelic Elixir better for summer or winter?

An Island suits daytime wear; Drowning In Angelic Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in An Island and Drowning In Angelic Elixir?

An Island has top notes of Salt and Marine notes, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Amber Xtreme and Patchouli. Drowning In Angelic Elixir features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Green Notes, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood.