Fragrance comparison

Destination Collection New Zeeland vs Elixir of Life

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

Destination Collection New Zeeland

Demeter Fragrance

3.7520 votes

Rank #23,108 GreenMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Elixir of Life

Tomorrowland

3.8533 votes

Rank #35,419 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir of Life takes 3 of 5 categories.

Destination Collection New Zeeland
Choose it for a green and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elixir of Life
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Destination Collection New Zeeland2/5

Elixir of Life3/5

Ratings & consensus: Elixir of Life
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elixir of Life
Sillage & projection: Elixir of Life
Value for money: Destination Collection New Zeeland
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Destination Collection New Zeeland

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Destination Collection New ZeelandDemeter Fragrance

Elixir of LifeTomorrowland

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

3.85/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

Category winnerElixir of LifeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

65%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

30%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityElixir of Life

SillageElixir of Life

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value40

Category winnerDestination Collection New ZeelandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

marine88%

fresh77%

aquatic65%

aromatic53%

salty42%

green100%

fresh86%

white floral72%

fruity58%

sweet44%

aquatic30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both green, fresh and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green LeavesSea NotesGrassBarkWater Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PearGrassBlackcurrant

Heart

Lily of the ValleyGreen LeavesGardenia

Base

MuskMoss

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves and Grass. Durations are only published for Destination Collection New Zeeland, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer74

Fall5

Winter0

Day100

Night15

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 54%Work 34%Date 8%Party 5%

Men0

Unisex65

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#35,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDestination Collection New ZeelandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance Destination Collection New Zeeland smells like step-by-step immersion into a damp temperate forest right after a thunderstorm. The scent bursts open with wet green leaves and bruised wild grass. It hits fast and bright. Next comes a rush of brisk sea notes and cold freshwater spray, creating an open-…

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Tomorrowland Elixir of Life opens with a crisp burst of dew-drenched grass, tart blackcurrant, and a surprisingly clean pear note. It feels like standing in a damp morning field just as the sun begins to warm the earth. As the initial sharpness settles, a soft white floral heart of gardenia and lily of the valley emer…

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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, Destination Collection New Zeeland or Elixir of Life?

Elixir of Life takes 3 of 5 categories. Destination Collection New Zeeland is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes; Elixir of Life is rated 3.85/5 from 33 votes. Choose Destination Collection New Zeeland for a green and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elixir of Life for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Destination Collection New Zeeland or Elixir of Life?

Elixir of Life lasts longest (Elixir of Life 61/100, Destination Collection New Zeeland 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Destination Collection New Zeeland or Elixir of Life?

Elixir of Life projects furthest (Elixir of Life 46/100, Destination Collection New Zeeland 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Destination Collection New Zeeland and Elixir of Life smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fresh and aquatic accords. Common notes include Green Leaves and Grass.

Is Destination Collection New Zeeland or Elixir of Life better for summer or winter?

Destination Collection New Zeeland suits daytime wear; Elixir of Life suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Destination Collection New Zeeland and Elixir of Life?

Destination Collection New Zeeland features Green Leaves, Sea Notes, Grass, Bark and Water Notes. Elixir of Life has top notes of Pear, Grass and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Green Leaves and Gardenia, a base of Musk and Moss.