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Elixir 3/18 vs Gold

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

Updated 1 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Elixir 3/18

    Choose it for a tobacco and sweet character. Wins on value for money.

  • Gold

    Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Elixir 3/181/4
Gold2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Gold
Value for money
Elixir 3/18
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Elixir 3/18Latansaa Perfume
GoldSugarBomb
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageGold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value0
Category winnerElixir 3/18Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
tobacco100%
sweet92%
green84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
fresh spicy61%
vanilla100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
cinnamon69%
sweet61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both vanilla, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MintLavender
Heart
VanillaBenzoin
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanHoney
Top
LavenderMintBergamot
Heart
CinnamonVanillaBenzoin
Base
Tonka BeanTobaccoPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Vanilla and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elixir 3/18 by Latansaa Perfume offers a bold aromatic profile that balances sharp mint with rich tobacco. This 2025 release leans into a complex structure, layering honey and tonka bean over a benzoin heart. It performs well in cooler weather, making it an interesting choice for evening wear or autumn outings when yo…

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Gold by SugarBomb introduces a spicy, aromatic profile anchored by lavender and mint. As it settles, cinnamon and vanilla bring a warm, sweet heart. The base of tonka bean and tobacco adds depth, making this a versatile choice for day-to-night wear. It appeals to those who enjoy balanced, woody, and sweet compositions…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Elixir 3/18 or Gold?

They last about the same: Elixir 3/18 100/100, Gold 100/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elixir 3/18 or Gold?

Gold projects furthest (Gold 100/100, Elixir 3/18 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir 3/18 and Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Elixir 3/18 or Gold better for summer or winter?

Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir 3/18 and Gold?

Elixir 3/18 has top notes of Mint and Lavender, heart notes of Vanilla and Benzoin, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean and Honey. Gold has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Vanilla and Benzoin, a base of Tonka Bean, Tobacco and Patchouli.

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