Black Forest Elixir vs Blue Diamond
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Forest Elixir takes 1 of 1 categories.
Black Forest ElixirChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue DiamondChoose it for a white floral and musky character.
Black Forest Elixir1/1
Blue Diamond0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Forest Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black Forest ElixirAl AmbraBlue DiamondVladislava ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 20%Had 5%Want 74%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
woody69%
fresh61%
white floral100%
musky92%
amber84%
floral77%
fresh69%
woody61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both musky, white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesMandarin OrangeWhite PeachBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyAmbretteVetiverMahonia
Base
AmbroxanVanillaMuskAkigalawoodPatchouli
Top
FrangipaniBergamot
Heart
White FlowersPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyGreen AccordAldehydesChampagne
Base
AmbroxanSandalwoodJasmineMuskAlmond
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night57
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,041
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#75,540
PerfumerVladislava Kochelaeva
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack Forest ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Forest Elixir is a bright, clean aldehydic floral musk with a juicy peach and citrus lift. It opens sparkly and soapy-fresh, then settles into orange blossom and soft white florals over musky ambroxan, with a touch of vanilla and woods. It is often described as polished and airy, but it can lean more feminine on…
Reviews →Blue Diamond reads as a polished white floral with a bright, sparkling lift. Frangipani and bergamot give it an airy opening, then peony, lily-of-the-valley, aldehydes and a champagne nuance keep it clean, floral and slightly radiant. As it settles, musk, sandalwood, ambroxan and a soft almond touch add warmth and a s…
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.
Do Black Forest Elixir and Blue Diamond smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ambroxan.
Is Black Forest Elixir or Blue Diamond better for summer or winter?
Black Forest Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Forest Elixir and Blue Diamond?
Black Forest Elixir has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, White Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ambrette and Vetiver, a base of Ambroxan, Vanilla, Musk and Akigalawood. Blue Diamond has top notes of Frangipani and Bergamot, heart notes of White Flowers, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Green Accord, a base of Ambroxan, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Musk.
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