Atomic Rose vs Elixir Solaire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Atomic Rose takes 4 of 5 categories.
Atomic RoseChoose it for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Elixir SolaireChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Atomic Rose4/5
Elixir Solaire1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Atomic Rose
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Atomic Rose
- Sillage & projection
- Atomic Rose
- Value for money
- Elixir Solaire
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Atomic Rose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Atomic RoseInitio Parfums PrivesElixir SolaireAnnette NeufferWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 4,601 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.10/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%
Category winnerAtomic RoseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
3,698 votes
50%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAtomic Rose
SillageAtomic Rose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElixir SolaireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
vanilla88%
citrus77%
soft spicy65%
floral53%
amber42%
citrus100%
floral92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
rose69%
sweet61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, rose and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperBergamot
Heart
Bulgarian RoseTurkish RoseEgyptian Jasmine
Base
Madagascar VanillaAmber
Top
Bitter OrangeTangerineWild OrangeNutmegPink Pepper
Heart
OsmanthusBulgarian RoseMoroccan RoseTurkish RoseEgyptian JasmineTunisian Orange BlossomCarnation
Base
BeeswaxVanilla AbsoluteSandalwoodVirginia CedarMusk
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Turkish Rose and Egyptian Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring99
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#101
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews519
Overall rank#7,591
PerfumerAnnette Neuffer
Launched—
Reviews32
Category winnerAtomic RoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAtomic Rose by Initio Parfums Prives is a powerful floral composition built around lush Bulgarian and Turkish roses. With a spicy top of pink pepper and bergamot, it settles into a deep, velvety heart and a sweet amber-vanilla base. This scent demands attention and performs best on cool evenings or formal events.
Reviews →Elixir Solaire opens with a tangy bitter orange and tangerine bite that can read sharp at first. Give it a few minutes and the scent turns much more flattering, moving into a creamy, bright rose floral with osmanthus fruitiness, jasmine, orange blossom, carnation spice, beeswax, sandalwood and soft vanilla warmth. It …
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, Atomic Rose or Elixir Solaire?
Atomic Rose takes 4 of 5 categories. Atomic Rose is rated 4.16/5 from 4,601 votes; Elixir Solaire is rated 4.10/5 from 111 votes. Choose Atomic Rose for a rose and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Elixir Solaire for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Atomic Rose or Elixir Solaire?
Atomic Rose lasts longest (Atomic Rose 85/100, Elixir Solaire 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Atomic Rose or Elixir Solaire?
Atomic Rose projects furthest (Atomic Rose 78/100, Elixir Solaire 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Atomic Rose and Elixir Solaire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, rose and floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Turkish Rose and Egyptian Jasmine.
Is Atomic Rose or Elixir Solaire better for summer or winter?
Elixir Solaire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Atomic Rose and Elixir Solaire?
Atomic Rose has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla and Amber. Elixir Solaire has top notes of Bitter Orange, Tangerine, Wild Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Osmanthus, Bulgarian Rose, Moroccan Rose and Turkish Rose, a base of Beeswax, Vanilla Absolute, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.
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