Fragrance comparison

Elixir vs Kasai

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,025 ratings analysed

Elixir

Penhaligon's

3.931,012 votes

Rank #1,384 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Kasai

Olfattology

4.0013 votes

Rank #41,572 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kasai takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Elixir2/5

Kasai3/5

Ratings & consensus: Elixir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kasai
Sillage & projection: Kasai
Value for money: Kasai
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

KasaiOlfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 1,012 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

Category winnerElixirRating 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

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityKasai

SillageKasai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerKasaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

smoky74%

balsamic65%

aromatic56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy and amber

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

CardamomNutmegRoseCinnamonCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineOrris RootIncenseHoney

Base

BenzoinLeatherOrange BlossomAgarwood (Oud)VanillaSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine. 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–

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex72

Women8

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,384

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews123

Overall rank#41,572

PerfumerNot listed

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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Kasai by Olfattology opens with a bright spark of pink pepper and cold cardamom, immediately showing its dry, spicy nature. As it settles on skin, a soft honeyed iris pulls the fragrance into a warmer space, backed by a quiet leather accord that prevents the blend from becoming sticky. It behaves like a dry, resinous …

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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 Kasai?

Kasai takes 3 of 5 categories. Elixir is rated 3.93/5 from 1,012 votes; Kasai is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Kasai for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir or Kasai?

Kasai lasts longest (Kasai 76/100, Elixir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or Kasai?

Kasai projects furthest (Kasai 64/100, Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir and Kasai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine.

Is Elixir or Kasai better for summer or winter?

Kasai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir and Kasai?

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. Kasai has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Rose and Cinnamon, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris Root, Incense and Honey, a base of Benzoin, Leather, Orange Blossom and Agarwood (Oud).