Fragrance comparison

Elixir vs Grazioso

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

Elixir

Kemi Blending Magic

4.3070 votes

Rank #27,804 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Grazioso

Sospiro Perfumes

4.4831 votes

Rank #12,572 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grazioso takes 5 of 7 categories.

Elixir
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Grazioso
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Elixir2/7

Grazioso5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElixirKemi Blending Magic

GraziosoSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%

4.48/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 24%Had 15%Want 61%

Category winnerGraziosoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

24%Like

1%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

70 votes

71%Love

16%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerGraziosoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityElixir

SillageGrazioso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value45

Category winnerGraziosoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

oud77%

fresh spicy65%

floral53%

aromatic42%

woody100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, oud and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Floral NotesCopahu Balm

Heart

Juniper BerriesLabdanumCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsamAmber

Top20-30 mins

RoseBlack PepperSaffron

Heart3-5 hrs

Amber

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGurjan balsamCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud), Gurjan balsam and Amber. Durations are only published for Grazioso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter92

Day92

Night100

Spring20

Summer7

Fall73

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex76

Women12

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,804

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,572

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerGraziosoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elixir by Kemi Blending Magic is a dark oriental woody perfume crafted by perfumer Chris Maurice. Opening with a sharp bite of bitter copahu balm and piney juniper berries, it settles into an intense heart of cypriol oil and labdanum before grounding itself on a heavy base of agarwood and gurjan balsam. Built for free…

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Grazioso by Sospiro Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of spicy black pepper, pungent saffron, and a dark, concentrated rose that feels instantly bold. As the initial medicinal edge from herbal cypriol settles, the heart reveals a rich, velvety crimson rose anchored by warm amber. In the deep dry-down, earthy patchouli…

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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 Grazioso?

Grazioso takes 5 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 4.30/5 from 70 votes; Grazioso is rated 4.48/5 from 31 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Grazioso for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir or Grazioso?

Elixir lasts longest (Elixir 82/100, Grazioso 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or Grazioso?

Grazioso projects furthest (Grazioso 74/100, Elixir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir and Grazioso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud), Gurjan balsam and Amber.

Is Elixir or Grazioso better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Grazioso is the stronger pick. Elixir suits evening wear; Grazioso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir and Grazioso?

Elixir has top notes of Floral Notes and Copahu Balm, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Labdanum and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Gurjan balsam and Amber. Grazioso has top notes of Rose, Black Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Amber, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Gurjan balsam and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.