Fragrance comparison

Elixir vs Momona

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,073 ratings analysed

5 wins

Elixir

Penhaligon's

3.931,012 votes

Rank #1,384 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Momona

Parfums d'Elmar

4.0261 votes

Rank #27,043 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Elixir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Momona
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Elixir5/7

Momona2/7

Ratings & consensus: Elixir
Community sentiment: Elixir
Longevity: Momona
Sillage & projection: Elixir
Value for money: Elixir
Versatility: Momona
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

MomonaParfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 1,012 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%

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

52%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

11%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMomona

SillageElixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value30

Category winnerElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

smoky74%

balsamic65%

aromatic56%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

caramel84%

cinnamon77%

fruity69%

tropical61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both warm spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeSaffronCardamomGingerMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PassionfruitCinnamonTeaLotusCloveOrange BlossomNutmegAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

White ChocolateCaramelAmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Momona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day95

Night100

Category winnerMomonaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex72

Women8

Men13

Unisex50

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,384

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews123

Overall rank#27,043

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Parfums d'Elmar Momona hits the skin with a burst of sweet orange, sparkling ginger, and sharp black pepper. It wastes no time making an entrance. Within minutes, the zesty citrus flare subsides as a juicy tropical passionfruit note collides with warm cinnamon and grounding black tea. The transition feels immediate an…

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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 Momona?

Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 3.93/5 from 1,012 votes; Momona is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes. Choose Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Momona for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir or Momona?

Momona lasts longest (Momona 72/100, Elixir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or Momona?

Projection is very close: Elixir 58/100, Momona 57/100 for sillage.

Do Elixir and Momona smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood.

Is Elixir or Momona better for summer or winter?

For summer, Momona is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir is the stronger pick. Momona suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir and Momona?

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. Momona has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Passionfruit, Cinnamon, Tea and Lotus, a base of White Chocolate, Caramel, Amber and Vanilla.