Fragrance comparison

Elixir vs PERSEVIRON

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,061 ratings analysed

Elixir

Penhaligon's

3.931,012 votes

Rank #1,363 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

PERSEVIRON

PARIS CORNER

4.4949 votes

Rank #13,771 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

PERSEVIRON takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Elixir1/7

PERSEVIRON6/7

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

PERSEVIRONPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 1,012 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.49/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerPERSEVIRONRating 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

65%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerPERSEVIRONMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityPERSEVIRON

SillagePERSEVIRON

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value77

Category winnerPERSEVIRONBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

smoky74%

balsamic65%

aromatic56%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

cinnamon69%

citrus61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonCardamomBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Whipped CreamPralineOrange Blossom

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaGuaiac WoodDry Wood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day96

Night100

Category winnerPERSEVIRONMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex72

Women8

Men34

Unisex50

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,363

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews123

Overall rank#13,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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PERSEVIRON by PARIS CORNER delivers a sweet, comforting profile anchored by warm spices and smooth woods. The scent opens with a crisp burst of bergamot alongside fragrant cinnamon and aromatic cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, the composition turns sweet and lactonic through a heart of nutty praline, flora…

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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 PERSEVIRON?

PERSEVIRON takes 6 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 3.93/5 from 1,012 votes; PERSEVIRON is rated 4.49/5 from 49 votes. Choose Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose PERSEVIRON for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir or PERSEVIRON?

PERSEVIRON lasts longest (PERSEVIRON 77/100, Elixir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or PERSEVIRON?

PERSEVIRON projects furthest (PERSEVIRON 67/100, Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir and PERSEVIRON smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood.

Is Elixir or PERSEVIRON better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Elixir and PERSEVIRON?

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. PERSEVIRON has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Praline and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Dry Wood.