Fragrance comparison

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque vs Black Forest Elixir

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #53,258 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Black Forest Elixir

Al Ambra

4.2453 votes

Rank #5,523 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Forest Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Forest Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque0/4

Black Forest Elixir4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé PastèqueThe Dua Brand

Black Forest ElixirAl Ambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

4.24/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

44%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBlack Forest Elixir

SillageBlack Forest Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value84

Category winnerBlack Forest ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

amber84%

fruity77%

aquatic69%

floral61%

citrus100%

musky92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeAmyl SalicylateWatermelonAmbergrisBergamotAmbroxanAmbretteLemonMuskPear

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesMandarin OrangeWhite PeachBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyAmbretteVetiverMahonia

Base

AmbroxanVanillaMuskAkigalawoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ambroxan and Ambrette. Durations are only published for Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 30%Date 19%Party 14%

Men27

Unisex45

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerBlack Forest ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque by The Dua Brand fuses crisp summer fruit with a modern second-skin musk. The scent opens with an instant splash of chilled salty watermelon, tart lemon, and sweet mandarin orange that feels like biting into fresh fruit by the sea. As the juicy top settles, crisp pear and subtle…

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Black Forest Elixir is a bright, clean aldehydic floral musk with a juicy peach and citrus lift. It opens sparkly and soapy-fresh, then settles into orange blossom and soft white florals over musky ambroxan, with a touch of vanilla and woods. It is often described as polished and airy, but it can lean more feminine on…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque or Black Forest Elixir?

Black Forest Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Black Forest Elixir is rated 4.24/5 from 53 votes. Choose Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Forest Elixir for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque or Black Forest Elixir?

Black Forest Elixir lasts longest (Black Forest Elixir 84/100, Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque or Black Forest Elixir?

Black Forest Elixir projects furthest (Black Forest Elixir 76/100, Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque and Black Forest Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ambroxan and Ambrette.

Is Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque or Black Forest Elixir better for summer or winter?

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque suits daytime wear; Black Forest Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque and Black Forest Elixir?

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque features Mandarin Orange, Amyl Salicylate, Watermelon, Ambergris and Bergamot. Black Forest Elixir has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, White Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ambrette and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Vanilla, Musk and Akigalawood.