Aphrodisiac Elixir vs Artisan Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Aphrodisiac ElixirChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Artisan NoirChoose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aphrodisiac Elixir2/4
Artisan Noir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Artisan Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Artisan Noir
- Value for money
- Aphrodisiac Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aphrodisiac Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aphrodisiac ElixirShakiraArtisan NoirAnfar 1950Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 84 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
84 votes
20%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArtisan Noir
SillageArtisan Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAphrodisiac ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet91%
citrus83%
white floral74%
green65%
aromatic56%
sweet100%
white floral92%
fruity84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
tuberose61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red AppleRaspberryRhubarbGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
Jasmine SambacRoseTuberose
Base
PralineVanillaSandalwoodMusk
Top
AlmondCoffeeRhubarbLitchi
Heart
TuberoseTurkish RosePeonyJasmine Sambac
Base
VanillaPralineCacaoCashmeranIncense
InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
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#17,900
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#68,263
PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAphrodisiac ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAphrodisiac Elixir by Shakira is a fruity, sweet fragrance that shifts from crisp red apple and bright raspberry to a warm base of praline and vanilla. Designed for women looking for an easy, playful scent, it wears beautifully during casual spring afternoons and cozy indoor days.
Reviews →Artisan Noir opens with a tart punch of rhubarb and litchi before dropping into dark roasted coffee and bitter almond. The heart settles into heavy tuberose and Turkish rose. As hours pass, rich praline, cacao, and smoky incense warm up on skin, creating a dense gourmand finish built for chilly autumn evenings.
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, Aphrodisiac Elixir or Artisan Noir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aphrodisiac Elixir is rated 3.92/5 from 84 votes; Artisan Noir is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Aphrodisiac Elixir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Artisan Noir for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Aphrodisiac Elixir or Artisan Noir?
Artisan Noir lasts longest (Artisan Noir 70/100, Aphrodisiac Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aphrodisiac Elixir or Artisan Noir?
Artisan Noir projects furthest (Artisan Noir 63/100, Aphrodisiac Elixir 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aphrodisiac Elixir and Artisan Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Tuberose.
Is Aphrodisiac Elixir or Artisan Noir better for summer or winter?
Artisan Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aphrodisiac Elixir and Artisan Noir?
Aphrodisiac Elixir has top notes of Red Apple, Raspberry, Rhubarb and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Praline, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Artisan Noir has top notes of Almond, Coffee, Rhubarb and Litchi, heart notes of Tuberose, Turkish Rose, Peony and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Praline, Cacao and Cashmeran.
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