Buddhapada vs The Holy Prophet Elijah
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
BuddhapadaChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Holy Prophet ElijahChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Buddhapada1/2
The Holy Prophet Elijah1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Buddhapada
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Holy Prophet Elijah
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BuddhapadaVan DangThe Holy Prophet ElijahPhronema PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
4.38/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 9%Had 11%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
63%Love
25%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBuddhapada
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 bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy90%
woody80%
amber70%
aromatic60%
balsamic50%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMyrrh
Base7-9+ hrs
SandalwoodFrankincense
Notes
CastoreumRosemaryAtlas CedarCardamomAgarwoodAmbergrisOrrisMyrrhLabdanumThymeNutmegPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Buddhapada, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring71
Summer14
Fall100
Winter100
Day71
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#65,534
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#43,976
PerfumerWeston Adam
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe Holy Prophet ElijahHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBuddhapada by Van Dang opens with an invigorating kick of black pepper, crushed green cardamom, and warm grated nutmeg that immediately cuts through the air. Rather than turning sharp or overly kitchen-like, the spices quickly soften into an earthy heart of smoky cypriol oil and sweet resinous myrrh. As it settles ont…
Reviews →The Holy Prophet Elijah by Phronema Perfumes is a bold, unisex composition centered on regal Thai King Agarwood. Launched in 2024, it combines ancient resins, smoky birch tar, and spicy black cumin for an intense, spiritual experience. Perfect for cold evenings or contemplative autumn days, this scent offers depth and…
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, Buddhapada or The Holy Prophet Elijah?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Buddhapada is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; The Holy Prophet Elijah is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes. Choose Buddhapada for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Holy Prophet Elijah for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Buddhapada or The Holy Prophet Elijah?
Buddhapada lasts longest (Buddhapada 100/100, The Holy Prophet Elijah 82/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Buddhapada and The Holy Prophet Elijah smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg and Myrrh.
Is Buddhapada or The Holy Prophet Elijah better for summer or winter?
Buddhapada suits evening wear; The Holy Prophet Elijah suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Buddhapada and The Holy Prophet Elijah?
Buddhapada has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood and Frankincense. The Holy Prophet Elijah features Castoreum, Rosemary, Atlas Cedar, Cardamom and Agarwood.
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