Fragrance comparison

Elixir vs Vip Blend Oud

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Elixir

Aurora Scents

2.9213 votes

Rank #62,135 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vip Blend Oud

CLASSIC BLEND

5.002 votes

Rank #51,140 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vip Blend Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elixir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Vip Blend Oud
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Elixir1/4

Vip Blend Oud3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elixir
Sillage & projection: Vip Blend Oud
Value for money: Vip Blend Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vip Blend Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElixirAurora Scents

Vip Blend OudCLASSIC BLEND

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 24%Want 52%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

31%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate48

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityElixir

SillageVip Blend Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value92

Category winnerVip Blend OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

rose77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

vanilla86%

warm spicy72%

rose58%

sweet44%

metallic30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronBlack CurrantMarine notesLemon

Heart

RoseCorianderViolet

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliHazelnutVanillaMoss

Top15 to 30 minutes

Saffron

Heart2 to 3 hours

Rose

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberTonkaVanillaMoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Amber and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Vip Blend Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVip Blend OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elixir by Aurora Scents is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, opening with a sharp, refreshing blend of saffron, black currant, and lemon. This composition settles into a heart of rose and violet, resting on a base of hazelnut, vanilla, and moss. It wears best during transitional seasons, offering a distinct profile …

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Vip Blend Oud by CLASSIC BLEND is an oriental floral fragrance built around a rich core of amber, vanilla, and warm spice. It opens with an unmistakable flash of bittersweet saffron, which introduces a crisp metallic edge before softening into a lush rose heart. As the floral tone settles, the base develops into a smo…

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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 or Vip Blend Oud?

Vip Blend Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Elixir is rated 2.92/5 from 13 votes; Vip Blend Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Vip Blend Oud for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir or Vip Blend Oud?

Elixir lasts longest (Elixir 78/100, Vip Blend Oud 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or Vip Blend Oud?

Vip Blend Oud projects furthest (Vip Blend Oud 75/100, Elixir 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir and Vip Blend Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Elixir or Vip Blend Oud better for summer or winter?

Elixir suits day or night wear; Vip Blend Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir and Vip Blend Oud?

Elixir has top notes of Saffron, Black Currant, Marine notes and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Coriander and Violet, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Hazelnut. Vip Blend Oud has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Rose, a base of Amber, Tonka, Vanilla and Moss.