Danaë vs Elixir d'Amour
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Danaë takes 4 of 7 categories.
DanaëChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Elixir d'AmourChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Danaë4/7
Elixir d'Amour3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Danaë
- Community sentiment
- Danaë
- Longevity
- Elixir d'Amour
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir d'Amour
- Value for money
- Danaë
- Versatility
- Danaë
- 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
DanaëArgosElixir d'AmourParfums d'ElmarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 450 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.24/ 5 · 89 votes
Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%
Category winnerDanaëRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
22%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
450 votes
64%Love
15%Like
10%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate
89 votes
Category winnerDanaëMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir d'Amour
SillageElixir d'Amour
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDanaëBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus83%
musky65%
patchouli48%
powdery30%
woody100%
sweet92%
amber84%
green77%
oud69%
fresh61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotSicilian Lemon
Heart
Cashmere WoodGuaiac WoodCedarPink Pepper
Base
Mysore SandalwoodPatchouliMuskCistus Incanus
Top15-30 mins
Fig LeafSaffronPink PepperBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
RaspberryBulgarian RoseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine
Base8-12+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaCaramelAmberAmyrisMuskLabdanumPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Guaiac Wood, Pink Pepper 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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Spring78
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day59
Night100
Category winnerDanaëMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,786
PerfumerChristian Petrovich
Launched2021
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,536
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerElixir d'AmourHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBuilt for chilly weather and formal night events, Danaë by Argos pairs crisp citrus with heavy cashmeran, guaiac wood, and soft musk. The initial lemon splash clears fast, giving way to ten hours of creamy sandalwood. It offers a solid choice for buyers seeking a polished cold-weather signature scent that stays close …
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, Danaë or Elixir d'Amour?
Danaë takes 4 of 7 categories. Danaë is rated 4.28/5 from 450 votes; Elixir d'Amour is rated 4.24/5 from 89 votes. Choose Danaë for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Elixir d'Amour for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Danaë or Elixir d'Amour?
Elixir d'Amour lasts longest (Elixir d'Amour 81/100, Danaë 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Danaë or Elixir d'Amour?
Elixir d'Amour projects furthest (Elixir d'Amour 74/100, Danaë 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Danaë and Elixir d'Amour smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Guaiac Wood, Pink Pepper and Patchouli.
Is Danaë or Elixir d'Amour better for summer or winter?
For summer, Danaë is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir d'Amour is the stronger pick. Elixir d'Amour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Danaë and Elixir d'Amour?
Danaë has top notes of Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Pink Pepper, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Cistus Incanus. 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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