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Elixir vs Fleurs d'Orlane

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

Updated 1,136 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Orlane takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Elixir

    Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

  • Fleurs d'Orlane

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Elixir2/7
Fleurs d'Orlane5/7
Ratings & consensus
Fleurs d'Orlane
Community sentiment
Fleurs d'Orlane
Longevity
Fleurs d'Orlane
Sillage & projection
Fleurs d'Orlane
Value for money
Elixir
Versatility
Elixir
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fleurs d'Orlane

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
ElixirShakira
Fleurs d'OrlaneOrlane
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 801 votes
Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%
3.81/ 5 · 335 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerFleurs d'OrlaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
24%Love
52%Like
4%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate

801 votes

37%Love
47%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

314 votes

Category winnerFleurs d'OrlaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Orlane

SillageFleurs d'Orlane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value55
Category winnerElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
fresh spicy92%
powdery84%
musky77%
floral69%
fruity61%
white floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
yellow floral77%
green69%
sweet61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Black PepperOrange Blossom
Heart
PeachFreesiaPeony
Base
AmberStyraxMuskWhite Cedar Extract
Top
Orange BlossomGreen NotesWater HyacinthPeachClovesMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange
Heart
NarcissusLilyCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseWhite FlowersOrchid
Base
HoneyPowdery NotesMuskAmberBenzoinSandalwoodStyraxCedar
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Peach, Amber and Styrax. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring61
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter34
Day–
Night–
Category winnerElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex6
Women93
Men2
Unisex2
Women96
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,226

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews94

Overall rank#3,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerFleurs d'OrlaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shakira Elixir is an amber floral fragrance that breaks away from typical sugary sweet celebrity perfumes. Sonia Constant blends warm peach and black pepper with a deep resinous base. It suits budget conscious buyers seeking a cozy, spicy option for chilly autumn nights.

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Fleurs d'Orlane is a bold 1980s floral green fragrance built around orange blossom, hyacinth, lily, narcissus and honeyed powder. Reviews point to a scent that can feel bright, brassy and very floral, with enough green bite to stop the sweetness from turning syrupy. It suits vintage floral lovers best, especially thos…

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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 Fleurs d'Orlane?

Fleurs d'Orlane takes 5 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 3.78/5 from 801 votes; Fleurs d'Orlane is rated 3.81/5 from 335 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Fleurs d'Orlane for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Elixir or Fleurs d'Orlane?

Fleurs d'Orlane lasts longest (Fleurs d'Orlane 69/100, Elixir 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or Fleurs d'Orlane?

Fleurs d'Orlane projects furthest (Fleurs d'Orlane 63/100, Elixir 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir and Fleurs d'Orlane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Peach, Amber and Styrax.

Is Elixir or Fleurs d'Orlane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir and Fleurs d'Orlane?

Elixir has top notes of Black Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Peach, Freesia and Peony, a base of Amber, Styrax, Musk and White Cedar Extract. Fleurs d'Orlane has top notes of Orange Blossom, Green Notes, Water Hyacinth and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Honey, Powdery Notes, Musk and Amber.

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