Fragrance comparison

Aphrodisiac Elixir vs Fire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

Aphrodisiac Elixir

Shakira

3.9284 votes

Rank #17,900 FruitySweet

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Fire

ÄRIÂZ

4.001 votes

Rank #66,150 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aphrodisiac Elixir
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Fire
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

Aphrodisiac Elixir2/4

Fire2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fire
Sillage & projection: Aphrodisiac Elixir
Value for money: Fire
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 ElixirShakira

FireÄRIÂZ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

84 votes

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFire

SillageAphrodisiac Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

citrus83%

white floral74%

green65%

aromatic56%

white floral100%

citrus86%

tuberose72%

rose58%

animalic44%

aromatic30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red AppleRaspberryRhubarbGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

Jasmine SambacRoseTuberose

Base

PralineVanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

BergamotLemonAlmondCoffee

Heart

TuberoseJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseOrris Root

Base

CedarMuskCacao PodAmberTonka BeanVanillaPralineSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#66,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAphrodisiac ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aphrodisiac 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.

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Fire by ÄRIÂZ opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and coffee before softening into a lush white floral heart. Built for women who want presence, this 2025 launch creates a sweet, resinous trail. It excels in cooler evening weather when the praline and tonka bean notes can really bloom on the skin, offering a bold yet…

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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, Aphrodisiac Elixir or Fire?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aphrodisiac Elixir is rated 3.92/5 from 84 votes; Fire is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aphrodisiac Elixir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Fire for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Aphrodisiac Elixir or Fire?

Fire lasts longest (Fire 80/100, Aphrodisiac Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aphrodisiac Elixir or Fire?

Aphrodisiac Elixir projects furthest (Aphrodisiac Elixir 56/100, Fire 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aphrodisiac Elixir and Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Tuberose.

Is Aphrodisiac Elixir or Fire better for summer or winter?

Fire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aphrodisiac Elixir and Fire?

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. Fire has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Almond and Coffee, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk, Cacao Pod and Amber.