Fragrance comparison

Dahn Al Oud Hindi vs Gold Elixir

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dahn Al Oud Hindi

Nabeel

4.6913 votes

Rank #31,394 AmberWoody

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Gold Elixir

Ormonde Jayne

4.1244 votes

Rank #10,092 Warm SpicyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gold Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dahn Al Oud Hindi3/5

Gold Elixir2/5

Ratings & consensus: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gold Elixir
Sillage & projection: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Value for money: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gold Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dahn Al Oud HindiNabeel

Gold ElixirOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

4.12/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

Category winnerDahn Al Oud HindiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

65%Love

6%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

18%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityGold Elixir

SillageDahn Al Oud Hindi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value59

Category winnerDahn Al Oud HindiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

aromatic56%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

metallic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Oriental notesKyara IncenseDamask RoseBlack PepperBitter AlmondFruity NotesLavender

Heart

ResinMyrhhOlibanumRoseRed RoseGuaiac WoodCedarGeranium

Base

TobaccoAmberLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoodsy NotesSweet NotesSandalowoodVetiver

Top

SaffronBlack CurrantCalabrian bergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

JasmineRoseGeranium

Base

PatchouliMuskVanilla BeanMoss

InformationalShared notesRose, Black Pepper and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day50

Night100

Spring78

Summer78

Fall78

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,394

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,092

PerfumerLinda Pilkington

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerGold ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Dahn Al Oud Hindi is a heavy oriental spicy fragrance centered on animalic agarwood. It wraps pungent medicinal wood with warm spices and thick resins to create an uncompromising profile for cold winter nights. This scent is built for experienced noses seeking an uncompromised traditional Middle Eastern oud exp…

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Gold Elixir opens with a tart blackcurrant and geranium bite, quickly turning warmer as black pepper and saffron come forward. The floral heart is spicy rather than soft, with rose and jasmine sitting over patchouli, musk, moss and a light vanilla bean warmth. It suits someone who likes bold, sour-spicy florals with a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Gold Elixir?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 3 of 5 categories. Dahn Al Oud Hindi is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes; Gold Elixir is rated 4.12/5 from 44 votes. Choose Dahn Al Oud Hindi for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gold Elixir for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Gold Elixir?

They last about the same: Gold Elixir 84/100, Dahn Al Oud Hindi 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Gold Elixir?

Projection is very close: Dahn Al Oud Hindi 75/100, Gold Elixir 73/100 for sillage.

Do Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Gold Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Black Pepper and Geranium.

Is Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Gold Elixir better for summer or winter?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi suits evening wear; Gold Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Gold Elixir?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Oriental notes, Kyara Incense and Damask Rose, heart notes of Resin, Myrhh, Olibanum and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Leather and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Gold Elixir has top notes of Saffron, Black Currant, Calabrian bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla Bean and Moss.