Asad Elixir vs Dickens in Varanasi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Asad ElixirChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dickens in VaranasiChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Asad Elixir2/4
Dickens in Varanasi2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dickens in Varanasi
- Sillage & projection
- Dickens in Varanasi
- Value for money
- Asad Elixir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Asad Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Asad ElixirLattafa PerfumesDickens in VaranasiTHEN THEREWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 622 votes
Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 14%Had 3%Want 84%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate66%Love
24%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
2%Hate
622 votes
83%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDickens in Varanasi
SillageDickens in Varanasi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAsad ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
tobacco84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperSaffronGrapefruit
Heart
TobaccoCedarVanilla
Base
FrankincenseLight AmberPatchouliCashmeran
Top
GrapefruitChamomileelemiNutmegPearGreen Apple
Heart
AmberPatchouliMagnoliaSaffronJasmineCedarCinnamon
Base
IncenseVanillaTobaccoWhite MuskVetiverSandalwoodOud
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Grapefruit, Tobacco and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring42
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day67
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#25,453
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#51,374
PerfumerAngela Ciampagna
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAsad ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAsad Elixir by Lattafa Perfumes is an intense, spicy masculine fragrance launched in 2025. It opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and saffron before settling into a warm, smoky heart of tobacco and cedar. This scent performs best during cold autumn and winter nights, offering a grounded, resinous finish that linge…
Reviews →Dickens in Varanasi by THEN THERE opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal chamomile, and spicy elemi resin. As the initial brightness settles, a heavy heart of saffron, dark patchouli, and warm cinnamon takes over on skin. The dry down anchors on smoky incense, earthy vetiver, and bitter oud lightly soft…
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, Asad Elixir or Dickens in Varanasi?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Asad Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 622 votes; Dickens in Varanasi is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Asad Elixir for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dickens in Varanasi for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Asad Elixir or Dickens in Varanasi?
Dickens in Varanasi lasts longest (Dickens in Varanasi 85/100, Asad Elixir 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Asad Elixir or Dickens in Varanasi?
Dickens in Varanasi projects furthest (Dickens in Varanasi 67/100, Asad Elixir 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Asad Elixir and Dickens in Varanasi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Grapefruit, Tobacco and Cedar.
Is Asad Elixir or Dickens in Varanasi better for summer or winter?
Dickens in Varanasi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Asad Elixir and Dickens in Varanasi?
Asad Elixir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tobacco, Cedar and Vanilla, a base of Frankincense, Light Amber, Patchouli and Cashmeran. Dickens in Varanasi has top notes of Grapefruit, Chamomile, elemi and Nutmeg, heart notes of Amber, Patchouli, Magnolia and Saffron, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Tobacco and White Musk.
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