Fragrance comparison

Elixir vs Vetiver Mystique

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,017 ratings analysed

Elixir

Penhaligon's

3.931,012 votes

Rank #1,384 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Vetiver Mystique

Perito Moreno

5.005 votes

Rank #32,658 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Mystique takes 2 of 4 categories.

Elixir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vetiver Mystique
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Elixir1/4

Vetiver Mystique2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vetiver Mystique
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Vetiver Mystique
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

Vetiver MystiquePerito Moreno

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 1,012 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 35%Had 4%Want 61%

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

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Mystique

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVetiver MystiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

smoky74%

balsamic65%

aromatic56%

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

sweet60%

green50%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

Calabrian bergamotYellow MandarinPink PepperOrange BlossomSicilian LemonLitsea CubebaBlood OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart

Brazilian RosewoodBulgarian RoseDamask RoseEucalyptusPalmarosaMarjoramVetiverDavana

Base

Tonka BeanCedarwoodWormwoodVanillaBenzoinTobaccoHo WoodNutmeg

InformationalShared notesEucalyptus, Orange Blossom, Benzoin and Brazilian Rosewood. 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex72

Women8

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,384

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews123

Overall rank#32,658

PerfumerNitish Dixit

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Vetiver Mystique opens with a burst of Calabrian bergamot, Kaffir lime, and sharp pink pepper before settling into an earthy heart of Haitian vetiver, damask rose, and aromatic fir. Designed by Nitish Dixit for Perito Moreno, this unisex scent balances crisp citrus brightness against dense resinous woods like cedarwoo…

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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 Vetiver Mystique?

Vetiver Mystique takes 2 of 4 categories. Elixir is rated 3.93/5 from 1,012 votes; Vetiver Mystique is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vetiver Mystique for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir or Vetiver Mystique?

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

Which projects more, Elixir or Vetiver Mystique?

Projection is very close: Elixir 58/100, Vetiver Mystique 58/100 for sillage.

Do Elixir and Vetiver Mystique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Eucalyptus, Orange Blossom, Benzoin and Brazilian Rosewood.

Is Elixir or Vetiver Mystique better for summer or winter?

Vetiver Mystique suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir and Vetiver Mystique?

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. Vetiver Mystique has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Yellow Mandarin, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Bulgarian Rose, Damask Rose and Eucalyptus, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood, Wormwood and Vanilla.