Fragrance comparison

Elixir Attar vs 'Ilm

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 182 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elixir Attar

Xerjoff

3.6213 votes

Rank #61,631 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

'Ilm

Xerjoff

4.25169 votes

Rank #5,677 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir Attar takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Elixir Attar3/5

'Ilm2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir AttarXerjoff

'IlmXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 2%Want 75%

4.25/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winner'IlmRating 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

66%Love

12%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

169 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityElixir Attar

SillageElixir Attar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value38

Category winnerElixir AttarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

balsamic53%

rose42%

oud100%

woody83%

animalic65%

amber48%

mossy30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody 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

Laotian OudGurjan balsamAustralian Sandalwood

Heart

AmbergrisOakmossAtlas Cedar

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesGurjan balsam, Laotian Oud and Amber. 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

Spring52

Summer33

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex36

Women36

Men74

Unisex25

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winner'IlmHigher 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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'Ilm by Xerjoff focuses almost entirely on unvarnished Laotian oud, opening with a sharp, medicinal pop of Gurjan balsam and Australian Sandalwood. It hits skin with an oily, slightly gasoline-like punch before revealing its deep resinous core. Within thirty minutes, Atlas Cedar and salty ambergris smooth the edges i…

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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 'Ilm?

Elixir Attar takes 3 of 5 categories. Elixir Attar is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes; 'Ilm is rated 4.25/5 from 169 votes. Choose Elixir Attar for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 'Ilm for a oud and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Elixir Attar or 'Ilm?

Elixir Attar lasts longest (Elixir Attar 93/100, 'Ilm 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir Attar or 'Ilm?

Elixir Attar projects furthest (Elixir Attar 82/100, 'Ilm 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir Attar and 'Ilm smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Gurjan balsam, Laotian Oud and Amber.

Is Elixir Attar or 'Ilm better for summer or winter?

Elixir Attar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir Attar and 'Ilm?

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. 'Ilm has top notes of Laotian Oud, Gurjan balsam and Australian Sandalwood, heart notes of Ambergris, Oakmoss and Atlas Cedar, a base of Amber.