Fragrance comparison

Black Elixir vs Intoxicated

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,891 ratings analysed

Black Elixir

Aurora Scents

4.008 votes

Rank #44,846 Warm SpicyVanilla

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66%scent match

Closely related

Intoxicated

By Kilian

4.085,883 votes

Rank #640 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Black Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Intoxicated
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Black Elixir1/4

Intoxicated1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Black Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Intoxicated

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black ElixirAurora Scents

IntoxicatedBy Kilian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

4.08/ 5 · 5,883 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

47%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

4,499 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value42

Category winnerBlack ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla88%

fresh spicy77%

coffee65%

cinnamon53%

aromatic42%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy83%

coffee65%

aromatic48%

cinnamon30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and coffee

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

CardamomCinnamonNutmegPatchouli

Base

VanillaCoffeeTonka BeanMusk

Top

CardamomCoffeeBergamotAldehydes

Heart

NutmegCinnamonTobaccoGingerGeranium

Base

CaramelMochaVanillaBalsam FirPatchouliCoumarinSugarMarshmallow

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,846

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#640

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews595

Category winnerIntoxicatedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Elixir by Aurora Scents delivers a bold aromatic experience grounded in dark coffee and warm spices. Opening with a sharp hit of bergamot, it quickly settles into a rich base of tonka bean and musk. This scent is built for evening wear during colder months, projecting confidence for the modern man who prefers a …

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Intoxicated by By Kilian opens with a sharp, dry hit of cardamom and coffee that feels grounded and mature. As it warms on the skin, notes of cinnamon and nutmeg emerge, creating a spicy, gourmand aura that stays close to the wearer. It is an ideal choice for cool autumn evenings, offering a cozy, roasted character th…

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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, Black Elixir or Intoxicated?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Black Elixir is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Intoxicated is rated 4.08/5 from 5,883 votes. Choose Black Elixir for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Intoxicated for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black Elixir or Intoxicated?

They last about the same: Black Elixir 78/100, Intoxicated 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Elixir or Intoxicated?

Projection is very close: Black Elixir 69/100, Intoxicated 69/100 for sillage.

Do Black Elixir and Intoxicated smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and coffee accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

Is Black Elixir or Intoxicated better for summer or winter?

Black Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Elixir and Intoxicated?

Black Elixir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Coffee, Tonka Bean and Musk. Intoxicated has top notes of Cardamom, Coffee, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Tobacco and Ginger, a base of Caramel, Mocha, Vanilla and Balsam Fir.