Elixir vs Nefer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nefer takes 4 of 7 categories.
ElixirChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
NeferChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elixir3/7
Nefer4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Nefer
- Community sentiment
- Elixir
- Longevity
- Nefer
- Sillage & projection
- Nefer
- Value for money
- Elixir
- Versatility
- Nefer
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElixirPenhaligon'sNeferPrissanaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 1,012 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.16/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 22%Had 8%Want 69%
Category winnerNeferRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
43%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
847 votes
46%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
99 votes
Category winnerElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNefer
SillageNefer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy91%
amber83%
smoky74%
balsamic65%
aromatic56%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
smoky61%
Scent match67%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
EucalyptusCardamomCinnamon
Heart
Turkey Red RoseMaceOrange BlossomEgyptian Jasmine
Base
IncenseCedarBenzoinBrazilian RosewoodRed SandalwoodGuaiac WoodTonka BeanVanilla
Notes
IncenseMyrrhCinnamonDried FruitsSaffronelemiTangerineCardamomBenzoinCorianderGingerGuaiac Wood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Incense and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Nefer, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring56
Summer28
Fall100
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerNeferMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,384
PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti
Launched—
Reviews123
Overall rank#12,180
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElixir 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…
Reviews →Nefer by Prissana is a rich amber and warm spicy fragrance created by perfumer Prin Lomros in 2020. Inspired by ancient Egyptian history, the scent brings together smoky incense, sticky myrrh, and sweet cinnamon over a dense foundation of resins and dark woods. Bright sparks of tangerine, ginger, and cardamom lift the…
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 Nefer?
Nefer takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 3.93/5 from 1,012 votes; Nefer is rated 4.16/5 from 99 votes. Choose Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Nefer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir or Nefer?
Nefer lasts longest (Nefer 77/100, Elixir 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir or Nefer?
Projection is very close: Nefer 60/100, Elixir 58/100 for sillage.
Do Elixir and Nefer smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Incense and Benzoin.
Is Elixir or Nefer better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nefer is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir is the stronger pick. Nefer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir and Nefer?
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. Nefer features Incense, Myrrh, Cinnamon, Dried Fruits and Saffron.
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