Arabesque vs Gold Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gold Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.
ArabesqueChoose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Gold ElixirChoose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Arabesque2/5
Gold Elixir3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Arabesque
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gold Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Gold Elixir
- Value for money
- Gold Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arabesque
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArabesqueOrmonde JayneGold ElixirOrmonde JayneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 237 votes
Have 37%Had 8%Want 54%
4.12/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%
Category winnerArabesqueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
24%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
237 votes
65%Love
6%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
18%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGold Elixir
SillageGold Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGold ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
oud92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
earthy69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
rose92%
patchouli84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
metallic61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both rose, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronBlack CurrantBergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
RoseJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliMossMusk
Top
SaffronBlack CurrantCalabrian bergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
JasmineRoseGeranium
Base
PatchouliMuskVanilla BeanMoss
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Currant, Bergamot and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer26
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring78
Summer78
Fall78
Winter100
Day71
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#5,856
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews28
Overall rank#10,092
PerfumerLinda Pilkington
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerArabesqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArabesque by Ormonde Jayne pairs tart blackcurrant and bergamot with a sharp kick of black pepper and saffron at the top. The opening feels energetic and bright before softening into a lush heart of rose absolute and jasmine. As the initial citrus sparkle fades, the dry-down reveals a grounded base of agarwood, earthy…
Reviews →Gold Elixir opens with a tart blackcurrant and geranium bite, quickly turning warmer as black pepper and saffron come forward. The floral heart is spicy rather than soft, with rose and jasmine sitting over patchouli, musk, moss and a light vanilla bean warmth. It suits someone who likes bold, sour-spicy florals with a…
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, Arabesque or Gold Elixir?
Gold Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Arabesque is rated 4.08/5 from 237 votes; Gold Elixir is rated 4.12/5 from 44 votes. Choose Arabesque for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Gold Elixir for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Arabesque or Gold Elixir?
Gold Elixir lasts longest (Gold Elixir 84/100, Arabesque 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arabesque or Gold Elixir?
Gold Elixir projects furthest (Gold Elixir 73/100, Arabesque 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arabesque and Gold Elixir smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Currant, Bergamot and Black Pepper.
Is Arabesque or Gold Elixir better for summer or winter?
Gold Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arabesque and Gold Elixir?
Arabesque has top notes of Saffron, Black Currant, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Moss and Musk. Gold Elixir has top notes of Saffron, Black Currant, Calabrian bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla Bean and Moss.
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