Code Sybarite vs Elixir d'Amour
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Code Sybarite takes 3 of 4 categories.
Code SybariteChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Elixir d'AmourChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Code Sybarite3/4
Elixir d'Amour1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Code Sybarite
- Sillage & projection
- Code Sybarite
- Value for money
- Code Sybarite
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir d'Amour
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Code SybariteLadenacElixir d'AmourParfums d'ElmarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%
4.24/ 5 · 89 votes
Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
64%Love
15%Like
10%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate
89 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCode Sybarite
SillageCode Sybarite
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCode SybariteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody90%
rose80%
leather70%
amber60%
metallic50%
woody100%
sweet92%
amber84%
green77%
oud69%
fresh61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronCistus IncanusGinger
Heart
RosePapyrusAmyris
Base
PatchouliAmberAgarwood
Top15-30 mins
Fig LeafSaffronPink PepperBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
RaspberryBulgarian RoseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine
Base8-12+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaCaramelAmberAmyrisMuskLabdanumPatchouli
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Amyris and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Elixir d'Amour, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring78
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day59
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#61,483
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,535
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerElixir d'AmourHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCode Sybarite by Ladenac arrives with a sharp, medicinal pop of saffron and fresh ginger, quickly anchoring itself on skin with a dense, smoky undertone. As it warms, a dry papyrus and dark agarwood take over, cutting through the sweetness of a subtle rose. It is a dry, woody fragrance built for cold November nights a…
Reviews →Elixir d'Amour by Parfums d'Elmar is a dense woody amber fragrance built around an unexpected contrast. The first spray hits with sharp green fig leaf and sparkling bergamot before warming into dark sweetness. Bulgarian rose and tart raspberry quickly emerge, tangled with smoky guaiac wood. Beneath that lush fruit 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, Code Sybarite or Elixir d'Amour?
Code Sybarite takes 3 of 4 categories. Code Sybarite is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Elixir d'Amour is rated 4.24/5 from 89 votes. Choose Code Sybarite for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Elixir d'Amour for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Code Sybarite or Elixir d'Amour?
Code Sybarite lasts longest (Code Sybarite 93/100, Elixir d'Amour 81/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Code Sybarite or Elixir d'Amour?
Code Sybarite projects furthest (Code Sybarite 83/100, Elixir d'Amour 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Code Sybarite and Elixir d'Amour smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Amyris and Patchouli.
Is Code Sybarite or Elixir d'Amour better for summer or winter?
Code Sybarite suits day or night wear; Elixir d'Amour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Code Sybarite and Elixir d'Amour?
Code Sybarite has top notes of Saffron, Cistus Incanus and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Papyrus and Amyris, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Agarwood. Elixir d'Amour has top notes of Fig Leaf, Saffron, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose, Guaiac Wood and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Caramel and Amber.
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