Fragrance comparison

Elixir Attar vs H Aoud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 193 ratings analysed

Elixir Attar

Xerjoff

3.6213 votes

Rank #61,365 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

H Aoud

Roja Dove

4.14180 votes

Rank #3,406 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H Aoud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elixir Attar
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
H Aoud
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Elixir Attar2/5

H Aoud3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir AttarXerjoff

H AoudRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 2%Want 75%

4.14/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerH AoudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

54%Love

16%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityElixir Attar

SillageElixir Attar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerH AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

balsamic53%

rose42%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

earthy83%

aromatic74%

amber65%

patchouli56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Copahu BalmRose

Heart

Cade oilLabdanumCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Gurjan balsamLaotian OudAmber

Top

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamValerianBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegJasmineGeraniumOregano

Base

PatchouliVetiverAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumBenzoinBirch

InformationalShared notesRose, Labdanum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Gurjan balsam. 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

Summer50

Fall83

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring56

Summer11

Fall89

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex36

Women36

Men67

Unisex27

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,406

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerH AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Elixir Attar is a concentrated oil scent centered on smoky cade oil, dark Laotian oud, and sticky copahu balm. Rose lifts the heavy resinous opening before labdanum and gurjan balsam settle into a warm, wood-heavy skin scent. It fits crisp autumn evenings and formal winter gatherings where heavy, oil-based ori…

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H Aoud is a dense, polished oud fragrance with a strong patchouli core, soft rose in the background, and a dry woody spice profile that stays rich from start to finish. It usually suits seasoned oud wearers more than casual buyers, especially if you enjoy smooth but pungent woods, resinous warmth, and serious all-day …

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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, Elixir Attar or H Aoud?

H Aoud takes 3 of 5 categories. Elixir Attar is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes; H Aoud is rated 4.14/5 from 180 votes. Choose Elixir Attar for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose H Aoud for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir Attar or H Aoud?

Elixir Attar lasts longest (Elixir Attar 93/100, H Aoud 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir Attar or H Aoud?

Elixir Attar projects furthest (Elixir Attar 82/100, H Aoud 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir Attar and H Aoud smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Labdanum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Gurjan balsam.

Is Elixir Attar or H Aoud better for summer or winter?

Elixir Attar suits evening wear; H Aoud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir Attar and H Aoud?

Elixir Attar has top notes of Copahu Balm and Rose, heart notes of Cade oil, Labdanum and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Gurjan balsam, Laotian Oud and Amber. H Aoud has top notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Gurjan balsam, Valerian and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum.