Fragrance comparison

Countess vs Elixir d’Epices

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

Countess

Marc Joseph

3.7851 votes

Rank #18,240 CaramelAmber

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59%scent match

Closely related

Elixir d’Epices

OUDESSEY

5.001 votes

Rank #40,075 AmberAnis

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Countess
Choose it for a caramel and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Elixir d’Epices
Choose it for a amber and anis character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Countess2/4

Elixir d’Epices2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elixir d’Epices
Sillage & projection: Elixir d’Epices
Value for money: Countess
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Countess

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CountessMarc Joseph

Elixir d’EpicesOUDESSEY

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 44%Had 21%Want 35%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

47%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityElixir d’Epices

SillageElixir d’Epices

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCountessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

amber83%

mossy65%

earthy48%

sweet30%

amber100%

anis92%

white floral84%

caramel77%

mossy69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both amber, caramel and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Caramel

Heart2-3 hrs

Moss

Base5-7 hrs

Amber

Top

SaffronAnise

Heart

CaramelJasmine

Base

AmberMoss

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Moss and Amber. Durations are only published for Countess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer77

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night82

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex25

Women70

Casual 34%Date 27%Work 24%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#40,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCountessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph Countess opens with a sudden flash of burnt caramel and crystallized sugar that feels bright rather than heavy. Do not judge it immediately. The first three minutes give off a sharp alcohol lift. Once that solvent flash evaporates, a quiet bed of earthy moss cuts right through the syrup. Golden amber settl…

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Elixir d'Epices by OUDESSEY presents a warm, resinous breeze that immediately wraps around you. A heavy drizzle of sweet caramel meets the dry coolness of moss, creating a dark, sugary contrast. This unisex blend works best on cold winter nights when you need a thick, sweet scent profile that clings to a wool coat.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Countess or Elixir d’Epices?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Countess is rated 3.78/5 from 51 votes; Elixir d’Epices is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Countess for a caramel and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Elixir d’Epices for a amber and anis character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Countess or Elixir d’Epices?

Elixir d’Epices lasts longest (Elixir d’Epices 100/100, Countess 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Countess or Elixir d’Epices?

Elixir d’Epices projects furthest (Elixir d’Epices 100/100, Countess 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Countess and Elixir d’Epices smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, caramel and mossy accords. Common notes include Caramel, Moss and Amber.

Is Countess or Elixir d’Epices better for summer or winter?

Countess suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Countess and Elixir d’Epices?

Countess has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Moss, a base of Amber. Elixir d’Epices has top notes of Saffron and Anise, heart notes of Caramel and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Moss.