Elixir vs H Aoud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
H Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories.
ElixirChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
H AoudChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Elixir3/7
H Aoud4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Elixir
- Longevity
- H Aoud
- Sillage & projection
- H Aoud
- Value for money
- H Aoud
- Versatility
- Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- H Aoud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElixirKemi Blending MagicH AoudRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%
4.14/ 5 · 180 votes
Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%
Category winnerElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
24%Like
1%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
70 votes
54%Love
16%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
6%Hate
100 votes
Category winnerElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityH Aoud
SillageH Aoud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerH AoudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody88%
oud77%
fresh spicy65%
floral53%
aromatic42%
woody100%
fresh spicy91%
earthy83%
aromatic74%
amber65%
patchouli56%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Floral NotesCopahu Balm
Heart
Juniper BerriesLabdanumCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsamAmber
Top
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamValerianBergamot
Heart
RoseNutmegJasmineGeraniumOregano
Base
PatchouliVetiverAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumBenzoinBirch
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud) 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 seasonSpring77
Summer54
Fall100
Winter92
Day92
Night100
Spring56
Summer11
Fall89
Winter100
Day41
Night100
Category winnerElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,804
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,406
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews44
Category winnerH AoudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElixir 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…
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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 H Aoud?
H Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 4.30/5 from 70 votes; H Aoud is rated 4.14/5 from 180 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose H Aoud for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir or H Aoud?
They last about the same: H Aoud 83/100, Elixir 82/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Elixir or H Aoud?
H Aoud projects furthest (H Aoud 74/100, Elixir 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir and H Aoud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud) and Gurjan balsam.
Is Elixir or H Aoud better for summer or winter?
For summer, Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, H Aoud is the stronger pick. Elixir suits evening wear; H Aoud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir and H Aoud?
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. 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.
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