Fragrance comparison

Elixir vs Elite VIP

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,013 ratings analysed

Elixir

Penhaligon's

3.931,012 votes

Rank #1,384 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Elite VIP

Aurora Scents

5.001 votes

Rank #39,547 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elite VIP takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elixir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Elite VIP
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Elixir1/4

Elite VIP3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElixirPenhaligon's

Elite VIPAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 1,012 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

847 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityElite VIP

SillageElite VIP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value100

Category winnerElite VIPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

smoky74%

balsamic65%

aromatic56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

smoky69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

EucalyptusCardamomCinnamon

Heart

Turkey Red RoseMaceOrange BlossomEgyptian Jasmine

Base

IncenseCedarBenzoinBrazilian RosewoodRed SandalwoodGuaiac WoodTonka BeanVanilla

Top

CardamomAppleIncensePlumBergamotMandarin

Heart

Orange BlossomCinnamonCaramel

Base

CedarwoodVanillaGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex72

Women8

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,384

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews123

Overall rank#39,547

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elixir is a cool, smoky incense fragrance with cardamom, cinnamon, rose and woods wrapped in a steamy eucalyptus lift. Reviewers often describe it as church incense with the windows open, a mix of old stone, warm spice, Turkish bath air and soft rose rather than a heavy resin bomb. It suits people who like atmospheric…

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Elite VIP by Aurora Scents delivers a punch of cardamom and crisp apple that immediately grabs your attention. As it settles on your skin, you catch notes of warm cinnamon and rich caramel that last well into the evening. This scent feels like a bold choice for a dinner out when the temperature drops, offering a moder…

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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 Elite VIP?

Elite VIP takes 3 of 4 categories. Elixir is rated 3.93/5 from 1,012 votes; Elite VIP is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Elite VIP for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir or Elite VIP?

Elite VIP lasts longest (Elite VIP 80/100, Elixir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or Elite VIP?

Elite VIP projects furthest (Elite VIP 75/100, Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir and Elite VIP smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Incense.

Is Elixir or Elite VIP better for summer or winter?

Elite VIP suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir and Elite VIP?

Elixir has top notes of Eucalyptus, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Turkey Red Rose, Mace, Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Incense, Cedar, Benzoin and Brazilian Rosewood. Elite VIP has top notes of Cardamom, Apple, Incense and Plum, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Caramel, a base of Cedarwood, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.