Fragrance comparison

Elixir vs Scrumptious

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 155 ratings analysed

Elixir

Kemi Blending Magic

4.3070 votes

Rank #27,804 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Scrumptious

The Dua Brand

4.0485 votes

Rank #5,555 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scrumptious takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Elixir2/7

Scrumptious5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElixirKemi Blending Magic

ScrumptiousThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%

4.04/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 59%Had 19%Want 23%

Category winnerElixirRating 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

44%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerScrumptiousMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityScrumptious

SillageScrumptious

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value66

Category winnerScrumptiousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

oud77%

fresh spicy65%

floral53%

aromatic42%

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

amber50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

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

Notes

JuniperCuminCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliBergamotArtemisiaMay RoseCistus IncanusGurjan balsamCardamomCedarAmyris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypriol 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

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter92

Day92

Night100

Spring62

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day79

Night100

Category winnerElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex76

Women12

Men14

Unisex64

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,804

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerScrumptiousHigher 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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Scrumptious opens loud and woody, with juniper, cypriol, patchouli and spice giving it a resinous, slightly medicinal edge before a sweeter rose and oud profile settles in. It reads unisex, strong in projection, and more at home in cold weather than heat. If you want a soft pastry gourmand, sample first. This wears mo…

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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 Scrumptious?

Scrumptious takes 5 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 4.30/5 from 70 votes; Scrumptious is rated 4.04/5 from 85 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Scrumptious for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir or Scrumptious?

Scrumptious lasts longest (Scrumptious 88/100, Elixir 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or Scrumptious?

Scrumptious projects furthest (Scrumptious 81/100, Elixir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir and Scrumptious smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Gurjan balsam.

Is Elixir or Scrumptious better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Elixir and Scrumptious?

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. Scrumptious features Juniper, Cumin, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli and Bergamot.