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Dewaniya vs Elixir Perfume Extrait

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

Updated 97 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Dewaniya

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Elixir Perfume Extrait

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dewaniya4/5
Elixir Perfume Extrait1/5
Ratings & consensus
Dewaniya
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dewaniya
Sillage & projection
Elixir Perfume Extrait
Value for money
Dewaniya
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dewaniya

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DewaniyaSultan Pasha Attars
Elixir Perfume ExtraitXerjoff
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.24/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%
3.72/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 33%Had 5%Want 63%
Category winnerDewaniyaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
70%Love
22%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

46 votes

50%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
17%Dislike
11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityDewaniya

SillageElixir Perfume Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value27
Category winnerDewaniyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
amber88%
oud77%
rose65%
animalic53%
fresh spicy42%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SaffronMarigoldOlibanumRoseAbsinthe
Heart
TobaccoCambodian OudHoneyDamask RoseCacao PodCoffeeBlack TeaOsmanthus
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhCastoreumCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaHaySandalwoodAmbergris
Top
RoseCopaiba balm
Heart
LabdanumCade oilCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base
Laotian OudGurjan balsamAmber
InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Cade oil and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring92
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day92
Night100
Spring50
Summer38
Fall100
Winter88
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men47
Unisex47
Women7
Men33
Unisex58
Women8
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#24,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDewaniyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dewaniya is a dense, animalic, and resinous blend from Sultan Pasha. This attar centers on a complex interplay of Cambodian oud, honey, and tobacco. It suits colder weather or late-night occasions, offering a deep, multifaceted experience that lingers for hours. It is an ideal choice for the enthusiast seeking a matur…

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Xerjoff Elixir Perfume Extrait opens with a sharp burst of smoky Laotian oud and floral rose, backed by thick copaiba balm. Within fifteen minutes on skin, dark cade oil and earthy cypriol oil push forward, giving the heart a campfire smoke texture. The dry-down relies on golden amber and gurjan balsam to smooth out t…

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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, Dewaniya or Elixir Perfume Extrait?

Dewaniya takes 4 of 5 categories. Dewaniya is rated 4.24/5 from 79 votes; Elixir Perfume Extrait is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes. Choose Dewaniya for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elixir Perfume Extrait for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dewaniya or Elixir Perfume Extrait?

Dewaniya lasts longest (Dewaniya 85/100, Elixir Perfume Extrait 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dewaniya or Elixir Perfume Extrait?

Elixir Perfume Extrait projects furthest (Elixir Perfume Extrait 72/100, Dewaniya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dewaniya and Elixir Perfume Extrait smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Cade oil and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Dewaniya or Elixir Perfume Extrait better for summer or winter?

Dewaniya suits evening wear; Elixir Perfume Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dewaniya and Elixir Perfume Extrait?

Dewaniya has top notes of Saffron, Marigold, Olibanum and Rose, heart notes of Tobacco, Cambodian Oud, Honey and Damask Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Castoreum and Cade oil. Elixir Perfume Extrait has top notes of Rose and Copaiba balm, heart notes of Labdanum, Cade oil and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Laotian Oud, Gurjan balsam and Amber.

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