Fragrance comparison

Desert Orange Blossom vs Kings & Queens Elixir

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Desert Orange Blossom

Memo Paris

3.8324 votes

Rank #39,908 PatchouliWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Kings & Queens Elixir

Amaran

3.9122 votes

Rank #27,787 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kings & Queens Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories.

Desert Orange Blossom
Choose it for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kings & Queens Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Desert Orange Blossom0/5

Kings & Queens Elixir5/5

Ratings & consensus: Kings & Queens Elixir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kings & Queens Elixir
Sillage & projection: Kings & Queens Elixir
Value for money: Kings & Queens Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kings & Queens Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desert Orange BlossomMemo Paris

Kings & Queens ElixirAmaran

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 68%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%

Category winnerKings & Queens ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

29%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

17%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

50%Love

18%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityKings & Queens Elixir

SillageKings & Queens Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value94

Category winnerKings & Queens ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

earthy58%

floral44%

balsamic30%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

citrus61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cinnamon

Heart

Almond Blossom

Base

Patchouli

Top

CinnamonNutmegCardamomBergamot

Heart

LavenderGrapefruit

Base

SandalwoodLicoricePatchouliHaitian VetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesCinnamon and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring65

Summer65

Fall88

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,908

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKings & Queens ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Memo Paris Desert Orange Blossom opens with a sharp burst of warm cinnamon that immediately cuts through cool air. As the top notes soften, almond blossom introduces a nutty, sweet floral texture that tempers the initial spice. The base settles into heavy patchouli, bringing an earthy grounding to the sweet floral hea…

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Kings & Queens Elixir by Amaran is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Kings & Queens Elixir was launched in 2023. Top notes are Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Bergamot; middle notes are Lavender and Grapefruit; base notes are Sandalwood, Licorice, Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver and Amber.

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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, Desert Orange Blossom or Kings & Queens Elixir?

Kings & Queens Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories. Desert Orange Blossom is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes; Kings & Queens Elixir is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Desert Orange Blossom for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kings & Queens Elixir for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Desert Orange Blossom or Kings & Queens Elixir?

They last about the same: Kings & Queens Elixir 87/100, Desert Orange Blossom 86/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Desert Orange Blossom or Kings & Queens Elixir?

Kings & Queens Elixir projects furthest (Kings & Queens Elixir 84/100, Desert Orange Blossom 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desert Orange Blossom and Kings & Queens Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon and Patchouli.

Is Desert Orange Blossom or Kings & Queens Elixir better for summer or winter?

Desert Orange Blossom suits evening wear; Kings & Queens Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desert Orange Blossom and Kings & Queens Elixir?

Desert Orange Blossom has top notes of Cinnamon, heart notes of Almond Blossom, a base of Patchouli. Kings & Queens Elixir has top notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Grapefruit, a base of Sandalwood, Licorice, Patchouli and Haitian Vetiver.