Black Tea vs Dominus Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Black TeaChoose it for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dominus ElixirChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Black Tea2/4
Dominus Elixir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dominus Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Dominus Elixir
- Value for money
- Black Tea
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Tea
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black TeaProadDominus ElixirIn The BoxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate
41 votes
83%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDominus Elixir
SillageDominus Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack TeaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
musky92%
woody84%
powdery77%
cinnamon69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
fruity61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CardamomPink PepperBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Black TeaCinnamonPlum
Base5 to 8 hours
MuskLabdanumSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla
Top
PlumCinnamonCardamomBergamot
Heart
LavenderArtemisiaDavana
Base
Tonka BeanBenzoinPatchouliLabdanumAmbrette
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Plum. Durations are only published for Black Tea, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer63
Fall100
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Spring100
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
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#23,578
PerfumerQuentin Bisch
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#46,569
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack TeaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Tea by Proad balances brisk spice with a comforting, warm woody base. Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch and released in 2024, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, zesty pink pepper, and green cardamom. The heart quickly shifts into a warm cup of steeped black tea accented with dry cinnamon and swe…
Reviews →Dominus Elixir opens with a ripe plum note wrapped in cinnamon and cardamom, then settles into a warmer ambered base with tonka, benzoin and patchouli. It reads spicy, sweet and aromatic rather than fresh, with a richer profile that may suit evening wear, cooler weather and anyone who likes modern warm gourmand-leanin…
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 Tea or Dominus Elixir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Tea is rated 3.95/5 from 41 votes; Dominus Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Black Tea for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dominus Elixir for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Tea or Dominus Elixir?
Dominus Elixir lasts longest (Dominus Elixir 85/100, Black Tea 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Tea or Dominus Elixir?
Dominus Elixir projects furthest (Dominus Elixir 75/100, Black Tea 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Tea and Dominus Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Plum.
Is Black Tea or Dominus Elixir better for summer or winter?
Black Tea suits evening wear; Dominus Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Tea and Dominus Elixir?
Black Tea has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Cinnamon and Plum, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Dominus Elixir has top notes of Plum, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Artemisia and Davana, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Patchouli and Labdanum.
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