Black Forest Elixir vs Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Forest Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories.
Black Forest ElixirChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Forest Elixir4/5
Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Forest Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Black Forest Elixir
- Value for money
- Black Forest Elixir
- 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 AmbraEau de Gucci Concentree (1982)GucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 20%Had 5%Want 74%
4.27/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 58%Had 19%Want 23%
Category winnerEau de Gucci Concentree (1982)Rating 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
59%Love
22%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
94 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Forest Elixir
SillageBlack Forest Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack Forest ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky92%
aldehydic84%
white floral77%
woody69%
fresh61%
white floral100%
floral92%
fresh84%
citrus77%
green69%
woody61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and fresh
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
Notes
LilacAldehydesJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyHyacinthOrange BlossomYlang-YlangVetiverVioletTuberoseVanillaSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982), so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night57
Spring100
Summer60
Fall76
Winter48
Day100
Night62
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#6,056
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#12,274
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews10
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 →Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) is a vintage floral fragrance crafted around crisp sparkle, lush blossoms, and grounding woods. The opening pairs sharp aldehydes with sunny bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, giving the scent an immediate burst of bright citrus energy. As the initial flash settles, an opulent heart tak…
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, Black Forest Elixir or Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)?
Black Forest Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Forest Elixir is rated 4.24/5 from 53 votes; Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) is rated 4.27/5 from 94 votes. Choose Black Forest Elixir for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Forest Elixir or Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)?
Black Forest Elixir lasts longest (Black Forest Elixir 84/100, Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Forest Elixir or Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)?
Black Forest Elixir projects furthest (Black Forest Elixir 76/100, Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Forest Elixir and Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver.
Is Black Forest Elixir or Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) better for summer or winter?
Black Forest Elixir suits daytime wear; Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Forest Elixir and Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982)?
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. Eau de Gucci Concentree (1982) features Lilac, Aldehydes, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Hyacinth.
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